Elizabeth R

Name: Elizabeth R
Genre: Drama
Released: 1971-02-17
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Glenda Jackson

ENDED1 Season6 Episodes★ 7.5

Elizabeth R is a drama series on BBC Two that premiered in 1971, ending after 1 season and 6 episodes.

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NetworkBBC Two

First AiredFeb 17, 1971

Last AiredMar 24, 1971

GenreDrama

Runtime85 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionMasterpiece, BBC

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. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 22 votes. The cast includes Glenda Jackson.