Set against the iconic backdrop of the War of the Roses, the ten-hour drama series will air this summer and tells the story of the women caught up in the on-going conflict for the throne – they are some of the most ruthless players in history and will stop at nothing to support their own causes and those of the ones they love.

Episode 1 will air at 9pm on Sunday 16 June on BBC One.

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