Set against the iconic backdrop of the War of the Roses, the ten-hour drama series continues at 9pm on Sunday night on BBC One.

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Watch the clip, in which Elizabeth’s worries for her mother’s health are confirmed when Jacquetta admits her heart is beating strangely; Elizabeth is devastated to learn she must prepare for the worst…

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