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Elizabeth R

Elizabeth R

S1 · E1

IMDB:

7.4
Elizabeth R

Released

2/17/1971

Duration

1h 25m

Genre

Drama

Country

United States

Cast

Glenda Jackson

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.

Episodes

The Lion's CubEP 1Available

The Lion's Cub

85m5.0

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

The Marriage GameEP 2Available

The Marriage Game

85m5.0

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.

Shadow in the SunEP 3Available

Shadow in the Sun

85m2.3

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.

Horrible ConspiraciesEP 4Available

Horrible Conspiracies

85m5.0

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?

The Enterprise of EnglandEP 5Available

The Enterprise of England

85m5.0

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.

Sweet England's PrideEP 6Available

Sweet England's Pride

85m5.0

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?

Cast

Glenda Jackson

Queen Elizabeth I

Glenda Jackson