Fools
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. The pious, and apparently humorless, queen finds relief in her brilliant slapstick routines and they strike up an unlikely friendship.
- Year: 1970
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Comedy, History
- Studio: PaperEpic Productions
- Keyword: coup d'etat, female friendship, based on true story, tudor, queen of england, jester, 16th century, historical comedy
- Director: Guy Jenkin
- Cast: Karen Gillan, Patsy Ferran, Jim Broadbent, Brenda Blethyn