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.
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Cast
Glenda Jackson
Queen Elizabeth I
Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes
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E1The Lion's Cub
Feb 17, 197185m
A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her claim to the throne.
E2The Marriage Game
Feb 24, 197185m
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.
E3Shadow in the Sun
Mar 3, 197185m★ 2.3
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.
E4Horrible Conspiracies
Mar 10, 197185m
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?
E5The Enterprise of England
Mar 17, 197185m
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.
E6Sweet England's Pride
Mar 24, 197185m
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?
About Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R is a drama series on BBC Two. The show first aired on Feb 17, 1971 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. Elizabeth R has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 22 votes. The cast includes Glenda Jackson.
