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If US network Starz specialises in anything, its historic royal dramas - particularly those that focus on the women behind the crown. From its early hits
The White Princess and
The White Queen about Elizabeth of York (wife of King Henry VII) adapted from Philippa Gregory s novels, to its more recent
The Great, a mostly untrue retelling of Empress Catherine the Great of Russia s life, it has enjoyed a lot of success with its patented formula, so it s no surprise its latest project will also focus on a forgotten historical royal.
The Serpent Queen, an eight-part series airing later this year, will focus on the life of Catherine de Medici, the Queen Consort of France who was the wife of King Henry II and the mother of three kings, Francis II, Charles IX and Henry III.
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This weekend, HBO will introduce audiences to a new fantasy world with
The Nevers, the latest blockbuster series created by Joss Whedon (who left the show last year). Centered around a group of Victorian women who discover unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a desire to change the world, as the logline notes,
The Nevers will be another genre-bending TV event, particularly with the adult-friendly paid cable company constantly on the search for their next
Game of Thrones. Certainly, if the show does well,
The Nevers could boost the profile of its notable cast, which includes Laura Donnelly, Olivia Williams, James Norton, Tom Riley, and Nick Frost. If you re wondering why this distinguished ensemble looks familiar, we re here to help. Here s where you ve seen
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A new BBC drama set in Northern Ireland is to explore the emotive issues around abortion through the real stories of three local women.
Three Families, from the producers of Three Girls the multi award-winning account of the Rochdale grooming scandal is set in 2013-2019, before the recent change to abortion legislation in Northern Ireland.
The drama will centre on the stories of three women and their families as they each fight to have their voices heard. Names and details have been changed to ensure the anonymity of the real-life contributors.
The cast includes Little Boy Blue actress Sinead Keenan, Lola Petticrew from Bloodlands, Amy James-Kelly (Gentleman Jack) and Genevieve O’Reilly (The Dry).