Elizabeth R
This historical mini-series follows a young royal as she rises to the throne and learns to survive a court filled with ambition, peril, and shifting loyalties. Across key chapters of her long reign, she faces pressure to marry, rivalry within the royal family, religious conflict, and the looming threat of foreign invasion.
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Season 1
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E1
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 · 85m -
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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 · 90m -
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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 · 88m -
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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 · 89m -
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E5
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 · 90m -
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E6
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 · 78m