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Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R

Elizabeth R

7.5 IMDb 8.6 Feb 1971 1 Season 6 Episodes 85m/ep
Ended
Drama

Overview

This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen, including her ascension to the throne, her various marital intrigues, her problems with her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, and the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada.

Masterpiece · BBC
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · English

Cast

Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson

Queen Elizabeth I

Anthony Ainley

Anthony Ainley

Ronald Hines

Ronald Hines

William Cecil (Lord Burghley)

Stephen Murray

Stephen Murray

Walsingham

Bernard Hepton

Bernard Hepton

Cranmer

Robert Hardy

Robert Hardy

Robert Dudley

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Sussex

Bernard Horsfall

Bernard Horsfall

Sir Christopher Hatton

Robin Ellis

Robin Ellis

Essex

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

Philip II

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

François, Duke of Anjou

David Collings

David Collings

Anthony Babington

Key Crew

Claude Whatham

Claude Whatham

Director

Herbert Wise

Herbert Wise

Director

Donald McWhinnie

Donald McWhinnie

Director

Richard Martin

Richard Martin

Director

Roderick Graham

Roderick Graham

Director

Rosemary Anne Sisson

Rosemary Anne Sisson

Writer

Hugh Whitemore

Hugh Whitemore

Writer

John Prebble

John Prebble

Writer

Julian Mitchell

Julian Mitchell

Writer

E1

The Lion's Cub

A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her claim to the throne.

Feb 17, 1971 85m ★ 5.0
E2

The Marriage Game

The unmarried young Queen is encouraged to find a suitable husband so that she can produce an heir, but she finds that very few suitors interest her.

Feb 24, 1971 85m ★ 5.0
E3

Shadow in the Sun

Elizabeth meets an interesting suitor, the Duke of Anjou, much to the Puritans' disapproval. Now Elizabeth must decide whether to follow her head or her heart.

Mar 3, 1971 85m ★ 2.3
E4

Horrible Conspiracies

Queen Elizabeth finds her position increasingly threatened by Mary, Queen of Scots and her loyal supporters. Will Elizabeth have to execute Mary in order to remain Queen?

Mar 10, 1971 85m ★ 5.0
E5

The Enterprise of England

With the threat of war against Spain suddenly imminent, Elizabeth must place her faith in the strength of the Navy, led by Sir Francis Drake.

Mar 17, 1971 85m ★ 5.0
E6

Sweet England's Pride

An elderly Queen Elizabeth instructs the Earl of Essex to quell the threat of an Irish uprising, but will she have to deal with a rebellion of her own?

Mar 24, 1971 85m ★ 5.0

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