Richard III is dominating the news after tests on a skeleton found under a car park in Leicester have confirmed the bones as being his remains.
And while the man who became king in 1483 is such a hot topic, the Radio Times has revealed the first photos of the actor who will play Richard in upcoming historical drama 'The White Queen'.
Aneurin Barnard as Richard III
Welsh actor Aneurin Barnard will star as Richard Duke of Gloucester, younger brother of King Edward IV, in the 10-part series.
Viewers last saw Barnard on TV as a young David Bailey, starring alongside former 'Doctor Who' assistant Karen Gillan in Sixties drama 'We'll Take Manhattan'.
Richard III has previously been played on screen by Ian McKellen in a 1995 film, while Kenneth Branagh, Robert Lindsay and Kevin Spacey have all played the famous hunchback on stage.
'The White Queen' comes to BBC1 later this year. For more on the drama visit the Radio Times.
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Richard III's Remains Found Under Leicester Car Park
"hole in the head" - University of Leicester(01 of28)
"hole in the head" - University of Leicester
"hole in the head" - University of Leicester(02 of28)
"hole in the head" - University of Leicester
"rib" - University of Leicester(03 of28)
"rib" - University of Leicester
"hip bone" - University of Leicester(04 of28)
"hip bone" - University of Leicester
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"The skeleton being excavated, showing the curve in the spine." - University of Leicester
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"The complete skeleton showing the curve of the spine." - University of Leicester
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"The complete spine" - University of Leicester
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"We can now reveal a picture of the empty grave." - University of Leicester
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"Here’s a world first; an image of the in situ remains discovered by University of Leicester archaeologists." - University of Leicester
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"Archaeologists begin to carefully remove the remains of modern buildings to reach medieval archaeology beneath." - University of Leicester
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University of Leicester undated handout photo of the skull of the skeleton found at the Grey Friars excavation in Leicester, potentially that of King Richard III. (Credit: PA/University of Leicester )
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Undated handout photo issued by the University of Leicester of the earliest surviving portrait of Richard III in Leicester Cathedral, as archaeologists involved in the hunt for the remains of Richard III have released the first image of a battle-scarred skull which could be that of the 15th century ruler. (Credit: PA/University of Leicester)
Archaeologists in Richard III dig(13 of28)
Jo Appleby, a lecturer in Human Bioarchaeology, at University of Leicester, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, who led the exhumation of the remains, during a dig at Leicester's Greyfriars car park, speaking at the university, as tests have established that a skeleton found under the car park, is that of King Richard III. (credit:PA)
Archaeologists in Richard III dig(14 of28)
Jo Appleby, a lecturer in Human Bioarchaeology, at University of Leicester, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, who led the exhumation of the remains, during a dig at Leicester's Greyfriars car park, speaking at the university, as tests have established that a skeleton found under the car park, is that of King Richard III. (credit:PA)
Archaeologists in Richard III dig(15 of28)
Jo Appleby, a lecturer in Human Bioarchaeology, at University of Leicester, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, who led the exhumation of the remains, during a dig at Leicester's Greyfriars car park, speaking at the university, as tests have established that a skeleton found under the car park, is that of King Richard III. (credit:PA)
Archaeologists in Richard III dig(16 of28)
University of Leicester lead archaeologist Richard Buckley, speaking at the University of Leicester Council Chamber building, as tests have established that a skeleton found under Greyfriars car park in Leicester is that of King Richard III. (credit:PA)
Archaeologists in Richard III dig(17 of28)
Jo Appleby, a lecturer in Human Bioarchaeology, at University of Leicester, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, who led the exhumation of the remains, during a dig at Leicester's Greyfriars car park, speaking at the university, as tests have established that a skeleton found under the car park, is that of King Richard III. (credit:PA)
University Of Leicester Makes Announcement Following Discovery Of Human Remains Which Are Possibly King Richard III(18 of28)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Dr Jo Appleby, Professor Lin Foxhall and Professor Kevin Schuerer attend a press conference at University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England. The University of Leicester has been carrying out scientific investigations on remains found in a car park to find out whether they are those of King Richard III since last September, when the skeleton was discovered in the foundations of Greyfriars Church, Leicester. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
University Of Leicester Makes Announcement Following Discovery Of Human Remains Which Are Possibly King Richard III(19 of28)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Lead archaeologist Richard Buckley, speaks at a press conference at the University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England. The University of Leicester has been carrying out scientific investigations on remains found in a car park to find out whether they are those of King Richard III since last September, when the skeleton was discovered in the foundations of Greyfriars Church, Leicester. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
University Of Leicester Makes Announcement Following Discovery Of Human Remains Which Are Possibly King Richard III(20 of28)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Lead archaeologist Richard Buckley, speaks at a press conference at the University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England. The University of Leicester has been carrying out scientific investigations on remains found in a car park to find out whether they are those of King Richard III since last September, when the skeleton was discovered in the foundations of Greyfriars Church, Leicester. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
University Of Leicester Makes Announcement Following Discovery Of Human Remains Which Are Possibly King Richard III(21 of28)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: A general view of the human remains displayed on a television screen during a press conference at the University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England. The University of Leicester has been carrying out scientific investigations on remains found in a car park to find out whether they are those of King Richard III since last September, when the skeleton was discovered in the foundations of Greyfriars Church, Leicester. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
University Of Leicester Makes Announcement Following Discovery Of Human Remains Which Are Possibly King Richard III(22 of28)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Lead archaeologist Richard Buckley (L), Dr Jo Appleby, Professor Lin Foxhall and Professor Kevin Schuerer attend a press conference at University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England. The University of Leicester has been carrying out scientific investigations on remains found in a car park to find out whether they are those of King Richard III since last September, when the skeleton was discovered in the foundations of Greyfriars Church, Leicester. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
University Of Leicester Makes Announcement Following Discovery Of Human Remains Which Are Possibly King Richard III(23 of28)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Lead archaeologist Richard Buckley, speaks at a press conference at the University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England. The University of Leicester has been carrying out scientific investigations on remains found in a car park to find out whether they are those of King Richard III since last September, when the skeleton was discovered in the foundations of Greyfriars Church, Leicester. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Archaeologists in Richard III dig(24 of28)
Dr Turi King from Leicester University gives Michael Ibsen, a 17th generation great nephew of Richard III, a DNA swab at Greyfriars car park in Leicester during an archaeological search for the lost grave of Richard III. (credit:PA)
Archaeologists in Richard III dig(25 of28)
Claire Graham uses ground penetration radar (GPR) at Greyfriars car park in Leicester watched by actors dressed as Knights from Historic Equitation Ltd during an archaeological search for the lost grave of Richard III. (credit:PA)
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File photo dated 24/8/2012 of Claire Graham using ground penetration radar (GPR) at Greyfriars car park in Leicester during an archaeological search for the lost grave of Richard III. Archaeologists searching for the lost grave of the medieval king have discovered human remains. (credit:PA)
Archaeologists in Richard III dig(27 of28)
Claire Graham uses ground penetration radar (GPR) at Greyfriars car park in Leicester during an archaeological search for the lost grave of Richard III. (credit:PA)
University Of Leicester Makes Announcement Following Discovery Of Human Remains Which Are Possibly King Richard III(28 of28)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Members of the media attend a press conference at University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England. The University of Leicester has been carrying out scientific investigations on remains found in a car park to find out whether they are those of King Richard III since last September, when the skeleton was discovered in the foundations of Greyfriars Church, Leicester. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)