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The White House

The White House
2026•Drama
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American history through the lens of its most iconic residence, transforming its four walls into a volatile stage where ambition, betrayal, romance, and rivalry collide behind closed doors.

Hereward Pelling · Director

Hereward Pelling · Writer

Jim Greayer · Writer

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 6, 2026

Episodes

E1

Under This Roof

In a half-built mansion surrounded by mud and mosquitoes, President John Adams struggles to govern a fledgling nation. As personal tragedy and public scandal collide, Vice President Thomas Jefferson quietly wages a ruthless smear campaign. With his presidency under siege, Adams faces heartbreak at home and betrayal in office.

Feb 6, 2026

E2

Friends Disunited

The Adams marriage strains under the weight of politics and ambition. Jefferson and Burr plot their path to power-only to see their alliance begin to unravel. Scandal dominates, a bitter election pits former friends against one another.

Feb 6, 2026

E3

Stuck in the Middle

Jefferson now president, Washington is transformed. Tensions rise, whispers of blackmail spread, and a dangerous secret from Jefferson's private life threatens. Abroad, American ships face deadly threats as the Barbary Wars escalate.

Feb 13, 2026

E4

Scandals and Lies

Secrets come to light as a relationship is exposed. The Haitian Revolution looms large and political enemies gather, Jefferson battles to seal the Louisiana Purchase. He learns that the price of power comes steep.

Feb 13, 2026

E5

This Gilded Cage

Heartbreaking loss leaves Jefferson reeling altering the course of lives bound to him. As Sally Hemings dreams of freedom and future, tensions reach breaking point when the rivalry between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton turns deadly.

Feb 20, 2026

E6

Dolleys Squeezes

James and Dolley Madison must breathe new life into American politics. Melinda Colbert returns to Washington, only to find that her romance with John Freeman faces impossible odds. The Madisons emerge as a political force.

Feb 20, 2026

E7

The British Are Coming

The War of 1812 erupts. As America is beset by the British, Madison falls gravely ill. His chances of survival are questioned and his allies must scramble to keep the government from falling apart. An attack on Washington appears imminent.

Feb 27, 2026

E8

Burning Down the House

The British march on Washington. Whilst Madison joins the fight, Dolley makes a stand to save the White House's most sacred symbols. As the building burns, the survival of both the house and the nation it represents hangs in the balance.

Feb 27, 2026

Actors

Mark Gillis

Mark Gillis

Thomas Jefferson

Russell Bentley

Russell Bentley

James Madison

Gemma Acosta

Gemma Acosta

Dolley Madison

Dajay Brown

John Freeman

Robert Jack

Robert Jack

James T. Callender

Alex Brockdorff

Alex Brockdorff

Meriwether Lewis

Mercer Boffey

Mercer Boffey

Henry Clay

Andrew-Lee Potts

Andrew-Lee Potts

Aaron Burr

Leah Haile

Sally Hemings

Kosha Engler

Kosha Engler

Abigail Adams

Gavin Mitchell

Gavin Mitchell

John Adams

Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson

Elizabeth Merry

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