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.
Helena Bonham Carter
as Lady Jane Grey
Cary Elwes
as Guilford Dudley
John Wood
as John Dudley, Duke of Nothumberland
Patrick Stewart
as Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Joss Ackland
as Sir John Bridges
Michael Hordern
as Dr. Feckenham
Jane Lapotaire
as Princess Mary
Ian Hogg
as Sir John Gates
Pip Torrens
as Thomas
Richard Vernon
as The Marquess of Winchester
Richard Johnson
as The Earl of Arundel
Guy Henry
as Robert Dudley
