War of the Roses

War of the Roses is a screenplay written by Jake Hopkins for a TV series consisting of a proposed 10 episodes. The plot centres around the events of the Wars of the Roses in English history which took place in the 15th century. While based off real life events, the play is not historically accurate and varies from real life events drastically in many places.

Summary
For a long time, tension has been strong between the houses of York and Lancaster, and while both appear to be friendly, conspiracies thrive among the Yorkists. Lord Richard, the Third Duke of York, learns that the king is sick in his mind, and seizes the oppurtunity. He travels to Windsor and is made the Protector of the Realm, meaning he can rule so long as King Henry is ill. It is a sick game, which can only be matched by sick vengeance.

The Court of Windsor
The Court of Windsor is the Court of King Henry VI and is the most powerful in England: it runs the country and is sworn, of course, to Windsor.


 * KING HENRY VI,
 * his wife, QUEEN CONSORT MARGARET OF ANJOU, a French princess
 * their son, PRINCE EDWARD OF WALES, also called EDWARD OF LANCASTER
 * his council:
 * MASTER EALDWINE WATERS,
 * MASTER CENRIC WOODEYE,
 * his known guards:
 * SIR ALDWAY FOXX,
 * SIR JOHN,
 * SIR GILBERT,
 * SIR GRAHAR,

The Court of York
The Court of York is sworn to the crown and the Court of Windsor, though they are secretly plotting against it.


 * LORD RICHARD, THIRD DUKE OF YORK
 * his wife, LADY CECILY NEVILLE,
 * his children:
 * ANNE OF YORK, wed to HENRY HOLLAND OF ESSEX,
 * EDMUND, his father's heir,
 * GEORGE OF CLARENCE,
 * his subjects:
 * ARDEN WILMERE,
 * ALAN MANE
 * BRANDIN JAIM

The Court of Lancaster
The Court of Lancaster is sworn to the throne and secures the PRINCE OF WALES.


 * PRINCE EDWARD OF WALES, too young for power,
 * his ruling council and regents:
 * THOMAS BEAUFORT,
 * JAMES BUTLER,
 * his scholar, GRANT

The Court of Warwick
The Court of Warwick is one of divided loyalties. Although it has only one known member he cannot decide to whom he is sworn and such a matter constantly changes.


 * LORD ROBERT NEVILLE, Earl of Warwick, called the KINGMAKER

Real-Life Events
The Wars of the Roses were historical wars and battles that took place in England between 1455 and 1485. To learn more, see The Wars of the Roses.