Elizabeth R

1971 NR 1h 25m 8.7

When Elizabeth Tudor comes to the throne, her (male) advisers know she has to marry. Doesn't she? Thus starts a decades-long political/matrimonial game, during an age of high passions and high achievement.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Lion's Cub

1. The Lion's Cub

Aired: Feb 16, 1971

The fragile succession heralds dangerous times for the young Princess Elizabe...

Episode 2 The Marriage Game

2. The Marriage Game

Aired: Feb 23, 1971

The new Queen Elizabeth I is 25 years old - and unmarried. Her council - part...

Episode 3 Shadow in the Sun

3. Shadow in the Sun

Aired: Mar 2, 1971

Elizabeth meets her most eligible suitor yet: François, Duke of Alençon, the ...

Episode 4 Horrible Conspiracies

4. Horrible Conspiracies

Aired: Mar 9, 1971

It is 1586 and Mary Queen of Scots has been imprisoned in England for nearly ...

Episode 6 Sweet England's Pride

6. Sweet England's Pride

Aired: Mar 23, 1971

It is 1600 and Elizabeth is now an old woman yet she is still a match for the...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Drama, History, Biography