Fools

The story

In 1553, England’s first Queen, Mary I, takes the throne. The country is on the brink of chaos, and ambitious Cardinal Pole plots to secure control. He has overlooked, however, a humble court jester, Jane Foole. The pious, and apparently humorless, Queen Mary finds relief in Foole's brilliant slapstick routines and the two women strike up an unlikely friendship.

Cast & crew

Karen GillanMary Tudor

Patsy FerranJane Foole

Jim BroadbentCardinal Pole

Brenda BlethynCast