Fools

Overview

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

Karen Gillan

Mary Tudor

Patsy Ferran

Jane Foole

Jim Broadbent

Cardinal Pole

Brenda Blethyn