White Princess is Surprisingly Good
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
April 23, 2017 6:47pm CST
I had some spare time this afternoon and decided to watch two episodes of the White Princess. First, let me say, I think Philipa Gregory plays fast and loose with history but in spite of that, this is an excellent series.
I have to forget everything I know about history and just get into the story as if I didn't know better but it certainly is a good watch. Most people probably don't know the history so can really watch this without seeing the issues.
If you are looking for something new to get into, this mini-series which is scheduled to be 8 episodes. Two have already been broadcast. I am looking forward to episode 3 which should see the birth of Prince Arthur, son of King Henry and his Queen Elizabeth.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
24 Apr 17
This sounds very interesting. I have read a lot of her books but haven't got hold of the white princess. I've read the white queen and am wanting to read the white princess too for a long time.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
Then I am sure you will enjoy the mini-series.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
24 Apr 17
@BelleStarr I don't think it is being aired here..have to source it when the DVD comes out.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
I have not read the White Queen but as I said, I am not a fan of her manipulation of history, but in the movie format I can forget it lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
@Kandae11 Very much fiction in a somewhat historical context.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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24 Apr 17
@BelleStarr Her novels are fiction mixed with some truth I believe.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
28 Apr 17
Sounds like something interesting. Might have to see if I can find it on our Dragon Box.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 May 17
I have seen another episode and then I went and watched the White Queen which was also excellent.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
24 Apr 17
@BelleStarr The Wars of the Roses are a part of my history because it was between the Houses of York and Lancaster. Since I was born in the County Palatine of Lancaster it is local history to me.
I knew of their son Arthur, but do not know why he never became King. Henry VII was succeeded by Henry VIII.
It would interesting to me to watch this mini series, although I am unsure as to whether I can acquire access.
I am now curious about which civil wars this author covered. We have had several in England over the centuries.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
25 Apr 17
@BelleStarr That seems logical because early deaths were not uncommon in those days.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
Yes, the books by Phillipa Gregory are about the War of the Roses, the Red Queen is Margaret Beaufort,, White Queen is Elizabeth Woodville and White Princess Elizabeth York. The Lady of the Rivers is about Jaquetta of Luxembourg. It is all a series called The Cousins War. The basic historical facts are good, the particulars not so much. But enjoyable none the less
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Apr 17
I've never even heard of this series! What network is it on?
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Apr 17
@BelleStarr Belle Star watches Starz? Who would have ever thunk it! haha
Thanks for letting me know. I don't think I have the Stars network, but who knows, maybe I do and don't even know it! I'll have to check it out and see. Apparently, I'm finding out that I have a lot of cable network channels that I never knew I had all these years!
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
@moffittjc lol I never thought of that Belle Starr and Starz lol
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
Then I am sure you will like this. I am now watching the White Queen which was made in 2013.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
25 Apr 17
@BelleStarr I definitely will look them up.
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
24 Apr 17
@BelleStarr i will try to look for it and download it
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
It will eventually come out in some other fashion.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
27 Apr 17
hi , never heard about this but will try to search and watch hope it will be interesting.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
24 Apr 17
Cool, I will look for it, I love a good interesting mini series and history was not my forte so I probably wouldn't notice the difference.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Apr 17
It is enjoyable even without knowing the history
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
It is on Starz but I watch the first two episodes On Demand.
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
25 Apr 17
@BelleStarr Many thanks! We get Stars.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
24 Apr 17
Sounds good but I don't have Starz so I won't get to see that.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
I am sure that it is going to be available some other way eventually.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Apr 17
@BelleStarr Yup probably I will watch for it on Netflix.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 May 17
Have you watched the White Queen and the White Princess?
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
24 Apr 17
It sounds like a good series I'm just too swamped right now with settling in to get into one. I don't have my TV hooked up yet and so netflix and Amazon movies are all I have right now.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
You might be able to watch the White Queen on there and that would lead into the White Princess.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Apr 17
I will have to wait for The White Princess to come on DVD as I don't get that channel.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Apr 17
I found it On Demand, I guess I must have Starz
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