The White Princess
A tense, brooding plunge into royal intrigue, where uneasy romance and scheming mothers keep every alliance feeling fragile and dangerous.
Same composer: John Lunn · Tense, dark · about power and betrayal
The White Queen
A slow-burning, atmospheric plunge into medieval court intrigue, where ambition and romance simmer beneath constant threat.
About British historical drama television series
Genres romance
Created by Philippa Gregory
Starring Rebecca Ferguson, Janet McTeer, Eleanor Tomlinson, Rupert Graves, Arthur Darvill, James Frain, Max Irons, Dean-Charles Chapman
Music John Lunn
Length 1 seasons, 10 episodes, 60 min each
Network BBC One
Country United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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