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Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 85 min.
Season Runtime: 510 min.
Status: Ended
Certification: NR

Elizabeth R (1971)

Season 1 (Feb. 17, 1971, midnight)

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.


Genres: Biography, Drama, History
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Elizabeth R (1971)

Season 1 (Feb. 17, 1971, midnight)

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.

Genres: Biography, Drama, History

Keywords: tmdb.england, tmdb.queen-elizabeth-i, tmdb.royalty, tmdb.miniseries, tmdb.palace-intrigue, tmdb.historical-drama, tmdb.costume-drama + 28 more, tmdb.16th-century, tmdb.british-monarchy, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.kingdom-of-england, imdb.female-monarch, imdb.english-politics, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.queen-elizabeth-i-character, imdb.female-ruler, imdb.character-name-as-series-title, imdb.line-of-succession, imdb.queen-elizabeth-i, imdb.queen-of-england, imdb.monarchy, imdb.british-history, imdb.period-drama, imdb.london-england, imdb.palace, imdb.16th-century, imdb.royalty, imdb.queen, imdb.british-royal-family, imdb.british-politics, awards.emmy-award-winner, awards.emmy-award-nominated, imdb.lack-of-hygiene, imdb.syphilitic, imdb.16th-century-england

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Network: BBC Two

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

73
33
IMDb
8.7
/2026/
Trakt
58
/23/
TMDb
74
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Letterboxd
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Tomatoes
Glenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson
Queen Elizabeth I
Ronald Hines
Ronald Hines
Vivian Pickles
Vivian Pickles
Angela Thorne
Angela Thorne
Robert Hardy
Robert Hardy
John Shrapnel
John Shrapnel
Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray
Rachel Kempson
Rachel Kempson

Feb. 17, 1971, midnight 5.0

S1E1 - 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. 24, 1971, midnight 5.0

S1E2 - 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.
March 3, 1971, midnight 3.0

S1E3 - 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.
March 10, 1971, midnight 5.0

S1E4 - 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?
March 17, 1971, midnight 5.0

S1E5 - 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.
March 24, 1971, midnight 5.0

S1E6 - 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?
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Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 85 min.
Season Runtime: 510 min.
Released: Feb. 16, 1971
Last Air Date: March 24, 1971, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR

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