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The White Queen· Season 1 · Episode 5

War at First Hand

S01E05·7.3·July 14, 2013·1h·BBC One

Lancaster is restored to the throne, with Warwick in control. But rumours that Edward is returning with an army unsettle the court. Anne and Margaret of Anjou sail from France, uncertain they will reach Warwick in time to win. Divided families face each other across the battlefield. Can Elizabeth's witchcraft save her husband, or will Warwick triumph? As many fall in the battle, everyone's fortunes change forever.

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#4In Season 1of 10 rated episodes
#4All-timeof 10 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
2013First airedJuly 14, 2013

Guest stars

Oscar KennedyOscar Kennedyas Henry Tudor
Eve PonsonbyEve Ponsonbyas Mary Woodville
Pixie DaviesPixie Daviesas Princess Elizabeth
David ShelleyDavid Shelleyas King Henry VI
Joey BateyJoey Bateyas Edward of LancasterNick HendrixNick Hendrixas Edmund Beaufort
Ben-Ryan DaviesBen-Ryan Daviesas Young John

Crew

Jamie PayneDirector
Malcolm CampbellWriter

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