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Elizabeth R

1971 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Ended · BBC Two

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TMDB 7.5 · 22 votes

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GLENDA JACKSON IS ELIZABETH

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.

Episodes

  • S01E01The Lion's Cub1971-02-1785m

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

  • S01E02The Marriage Game1971-02-2485m

    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.

  • S01E03Shadow in the Sun1971-03-0385m

    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.

  • S01E04Horrible Conspiracies1971-03-1085m

    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?

  • S01E05The Enterprise of England1971-03-1785m

    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.

  • S01E06Sweet England's Pride1971-03-2485m

    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?

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