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.
Elenco: Helena Bonham Carter , Cary Elwes , John Wood , Patrick Stewart , Joss Ackland , Michael Hordern , Jane Lapotaire , Ian Hogg , Pip Torrens , Richard Vernon , Richard Johnson , Guy Henry , Andrew Bicknell .