TV series
The Wars of the Roses
1965, English, on BBC One. Created by John Barton.
An epic chronicle of the dysfunctional Plantagenet family from the accession of the young Henry to the death of Richard, last of the Plantagenets. The vacillations of the priestly Henry lead to ungentlemanly behaviour, civil war, treason, murder, regicide, fratricide, and the relentless pursuit of power so characteristic of the Renaissance.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- –
- Episode length
- 170 min
- Status
- Ended in 1965
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Richard III
Aired 22 April 1965
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- John BartonCreator
- David WarnerHenry VI · 3 ep
- Peggy AshcroftMargaret of Anjou · 3 ep
- Donald BurtonExeter / First Murderer · 3 ep
- Alan TuckerPrince Edward · 3 ep
- Charles KaySir John Hume / Clarence · 3 ep
- David HargreavesThird Citizen / Norfolk · 3 ep
- William SquireSuffolk / Buckingham · 3 ep
- Hugh SullivanBurgundy · 3 ep
- Ian HolmRichard III · 2 ep
- Colette O'NeilThe Lady Bona · 2 ep
- Roy DotriceJack Cade / Edward IV · 2 ep
- Fergus McClellandRutland · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 April 1965
- Last aired
- 22 April 1965
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Wars of the Roses is based on
The Wars of the Roses is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Wars of the Roses has 1 season and 0 episodes, about 170 minutes each.
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Yes. The Wars of the Roses ended in 1965, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The Wars of the Roses?
The Wars of the Roses was created by John Barton and stars David Warner, Peggy Ashcroft, Donald Burton.
What is The Wars of the Roses based on?
The Wars of the Roses is adapted from a play or musical.