Young King Henry VI has married the beautiful Margaret of Anjou but the new Queen is ruthless and ambitious.Supported by the powerful Duke of Suffolk, Margaret plots the overthrow of her enemies, chief among them the Duke of Gloucester, Protector during Henry's infancy. But the Duke of York also aspires to the crown and the common people, led by Jack Cade, are in rebellion. To the despair of the mild young King, England descends into civil war.David Tennant plays Henry VI and Kelly Hunter plays Queen Margaret. Norman Rodway is the Duke of Gloucester, Isla Blair the Duchess of Gloucester, and Nigel Cooke the Duke of Suffolk. Clive Merrison plays the Duke of York, John Bowe plays the Earl of Warwick, and Kenneth Cranham plays Jack Cade.
