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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.

First Aired

1971-02-17
Last Aired

1971-03-24
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

england queen elizabeth i royalty miniseries palace intrigue historical drama costume drama 16th century british monarchy

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Season 1

1. The Lion's Cub

A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half...More

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

85mins 1971-02-17

2. The Marriage Game

The unmarried young Queen is encouraged to find a suitable husband so that she can produce an heir, bu...More

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.Less

85mins 1971-02-24

3. Shadow in the Sun

Elizabeth meets an interesting suitor, the Duke of Anjou, much to the Puritans' disapproval. Now Eliza...More

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.Less

85mins 1971-03-03

4. Horrible Conspiracies

Queen Elizabeth finds her position increasingly threatened by Mary, Queen of Scots and her loyal suppo...More

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?Less

85mins 1971-03-10

5. The Enterprise of England

With the threat of war against Spain suddenly imminent, Elizabeth must place her faith in the strength...More

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.Less

85mins 1971-03-17

6. Sweet England's Pride

An elderly Queen Elizabeth instructs the Earl of Essex to quell the threat of an Irish uprising, but w...More

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?Less

85mins 1971-03-24

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Cast

Glenda Jackson

Queen Elizabeth I

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A Review by Geronimo1967 8

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-06-01

Depicting the life of Elizabeth Tudor, this six part drama series takes us as she evolves from the terrified Princess living under constant ... read more

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A Review by CinemaSerf

Depicting the life of Elizabeth Tudor, this six part drama series takes us as she evolves from the terrified Princess living under constant threat of death to the famed Virgin Queen who ruled England for 45 years. Glenda Jackson is superb i...