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Elizabeth R

Elizabeth R
★ 7.5/10•1971•1h 25m•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 17, 1971

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Lion's CubE185m

The Lion's Cub

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

Feb 17, 1971

Episode 2 - The Marriage GameE285m

The Marriage Game

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.

Feb 24, 1971

Episode 3 - Shadow in the SunE385m

Shadow in the Sun

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.

Mar 3, 1971

Episode 4 - Horrible ConspiraciesE485m

Horrible Conspiracies

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?

Mar 10, 1971

Episode 5 - The Enterprise of EnglandE585m

The Enterprise of England

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.

Mar 17, 1971

Episode 6 - Sweet England's PrideE685m

Sweet England's Pride

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?

Mar 24, 1971

Actors

Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson

Queen Elizabeth I

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