The death of King Henry VIII throws his kingdom into chaos because of succession disputes. His weak son, Edward, is on his deathbed. Anxious to keep England true to the Reformation, a scheming minister John Dudley marries off his son, Guildford to Lady Jane Grey, whom he places on the throne after Edward dies. At first hostile to each other, Guildford and Jane fall in love, but they cannot withstand the course of power which will lead to their ultimate downfall.
Cast
Helena Bonham Carter
Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes
Guilford Dudley
John Wood
John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Patrick Stewart
Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Joss Ackland
Sir John Bridges
Michael Hordern
Dr. Feckenham
Jane Lapotaire
Princess Mary
Ian Hogg
Sir John Gates
Pip Torrens
Thomas
Richard Vernon
The Marquess of Winchester
Richard Johnson
The Earl of Arundel
Guy Henry
Robert Dudley
Andrew Bicknell
John Dudley
Nicky Croydon
Singing Maid
Matthew Guinness
Dr. Owen
Adele Anderson
Lady Warwick
James Payne
Cleric (uncredited)
Crew
Trevor Nunn
Director
David Edgar
Writer
Chris Bryant
Story
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Derek V. Browne
Director of Photography
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Peter Snell
Producer
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Rebecca Howard
Casting
Joyce Nettles
Casting
Sue Blane
Costume Design
David Perry
Costume Design
Tracy Smith
Hairstylist
Daphne Vollmer
Hairstylist
Christine Allsopp
Makeup Artist
Lynda Armstrong
Makeup Artist
Ric O'Connor
Sound Editor
Stephen Oliver
Original Music Composer
Kim Richards
Music Supervisor
Patrick Moore
Music Editor
Harry Cordwell
Set Decoration
Graham Attwood
Still Photographer
Mary Holdsworth
Script Supervisor
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