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BBCMediaCentre: The White Queen - episode 4 synopsis | July 7th, 9pm on BBCOne
[click to read]Elizabeth is troubled by the news of Isabel and George’s dead son - and Warwick’s arrival in France, he will be more dangerous than ever. Rumours fly that Warwick is making a new alliance with his old enemy, the French Margaret of Anjou and planning to restore her husband Henry VI to the throne. George is furious as he will now never be King. His loyalty to Warwick is fading. On hearing the news of Warwick’s scheme Elizabeth and Jacquetta visit George’s mother, Cecily, and point out that her favourite son may now be fighting for Lancaster and at risk of execution.
In France the rumours prove true: Warwick’s new plan is for his daughter Anne to marry Margaret of Anjou’s son Edward of Lancaster and for Warwick to rule through Anne and Edward, when Henry VI dies. The Warwick family are torn apart - Isabel is left deserted and childless and Anne is to be married to a family that she has always viewed as her enemy. Anne is schooled by the “bad” Queen Margaret of Anjou in how to act like royalty. Anne’s new husband terrifies her; and she is desperate not to leave her sister, as both girls have been betrayed by their parents.
Cecily’s secret envoy Lady Sutcliffe arrives in France where she talks to Isabel and Anne, offering George a way back to court if he abandons Warwick and returns to his brother Edward’s side. In secret, George accepts the envoy’s offer and pledges loyalty to King Edward IV again. Edward is pleased; unaware of his wife’s role in manipulating George.
As Edward prepares for war once more, Elizabeth and her daughters go to the Tower for safety. Warwick and his army return to England and in a surprise attack defeat Edward’s army. George had no time to defect and along with Warwick storms the Tower looking for Elizabeth. Elizabeth is distraught at the news that Warwick has had her mother arrested and imprisoned for witchcraft. In fear for her life and the lives of her children, she flees into sanctuary at Westminster Abbey. She learns that Edward has fled to Flanders with Richard Duke of Gloucester and her brother Anthony. Jacquetta is put on trial and Warwick produces a witness with damning evidence against her…
Young Henry Tudor is reunited with his mother Margaret Beaufort, having escaped from the battle with his life. He was caught by Warwick’s army and was only saved from execution by calling out “I am Henry Tudor” - as heir to the Lancastrian throne Henry’s name saved him. Henry now shares his mother’s belief that one day he will be King - much to Stafford’s dismay. Jasper returns from exile and together with Margaret and young Henry Tudor attend Henry VI’s at court.
Jacquetta is freed by Warwick and arrives in sanctuary in time to help Elizabeth give birth to a son: a York prince who carries his father’s name - Edward.
RedEyeChicago: Starz plans 'Black Sails' preview screening at SDCC
Starz has announced it will screen the first episode of its high-seas drama "Black Sails" at a Thursday night event on July 18. "Special guests" from the series will be on hand, but Starz hasn't yet revealed who will be there or the exact time and place of the screening.
GalwayFilmFleadh: COLD World Premiere on July 13th
Cold centres around two disconnected English brothers, Tom and Jack, who are ostracised in a small village in the west of Ireland. [click to read more]After a five-year absence, Jack returns due to the mysterious death of their father. The brothers are immediately at odds with each other and their unresolved dark history. Events take a unexpected twist when they find a girl dumped still alive in the moors, and Tom insists on looking after her. What follows is a bizarre turn of events - beautiful, tragic and surreal - as the two brothers search for resolutions to their past and their complex relationship. At times both a love story and a tale of catharsis and redemption, the film is partly inspired by a piece from John Steinbeck’s East of Eden.
The Director and members of the cast will attend.
Date: July 13th at 11pm | Venue: Town Hall Theatre | Tickets: buy here (€7,-)
GalwayFilmFleadh: 'The Callback Queen' World Premiere on July 10th
[click to read synopsis]Aromantic comedy set in London’s film industry. Kate Loughlin is a vivacious young actress struggling to get her big break. When she lands an audition for the lead role in a massive movie franchise based on the Prince of Chaos novels, she passionately seizes the opportunity. However, a sleazy agent trying to pimp her to the director, Vincent Catalano, pushes her to the other extreme. Determined to prove her strict professionalism, she starts second guessing Vincent’s motives.
Meanwhile rival starlet Luci makes no secret of her ambitions. When Kate and Vincent are repeatedly thrown together on the set of a smaller film project, her resolve to maintain her integrity is put to the test as she gets closer and closer to her desires. In the cut-throat arena of show-business, Kate stands to learn that her profession is personal, and sometimes friction can create a spark.
The Director and members of the cast will attend.
Date: July 10th at 7pm | Venue: Town Hall Theatre | Tickets: buy here (€7,-)