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Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I

★ 7.2/10•2005•Drama
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The reign of Elizabeth I of England and her relationships with the Earl of Leicester and the Earl of Essex.

Nigel Williams · Writer

Nigel Williams · Screenplay

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 29, 2005

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part 1E1112m

Part 1

Focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester, her admirer and trusted advisor. They agree they cannot marry because of strategy and politics, but Leicester remains on intimate terms with her and her advisor. He feels threatened by the Queen's interest in the Duke of Anjou as a suitor and does what he can to disrupt the courtship. The Queen also has to deal with threats posed by Mary Queen of Scots, culminating in the latter's execution after involvement in plots against Elizabeth, as well as war with Spain. There is victory over the Armada and Spanish threat, but Elizabeth's joy at this is overshadowed by the death of Leicester.

Sep 29, 2005

Episode 2 - Part 2E2109m

Part 2

Deals with the final part of Elizabeth's reign and her relationship with the young and ambitious Earl of Essex. Her obvious affection for him causes concern to Walsingham, Cecil and Burghley, and as Essex becomes increasingly demanding, disobedient and ambitious, Elizabeth ultimately has to deal with him as a potential threat to her throne and position.

Oct 6, 2005

Actors

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Elizabeth I

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

Earl of Essex

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Robert Cecil

Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

Sir Francis Walsingham

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Earl of Leicester / Lord Dudley

Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid

Lord Burghley

Ewen Bremner

Ewen Bremner

King James VI

Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

Mary Queen of Scots

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Southampton

Toby Salaman

Dr Lopez

Will Keen

Will Keen

Francis Bacon

Jérémie Covillault

Jérémie Covillault

Duke of Anjou

Ann Firbank

Ann Firbank

Lady Anne

Ben Pullen

Sir Walter Raleigh

Erick Deshors

Erick Deshors

Jean de Simier

Simon Woods

Simon Woods

Gifford

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