Name: Elizabeth R
Released: 1971-01-31T16:00:00.000Z
Cast: Glenda Jackson, Ronald Hines, Jill Balcon

TV Show · Drama · History

A terrified princess, surrounded by treachery, transforms into the Virgin Queen. Glenda Jackson gives an iconic performance in this multi-Emmy winner.

1971 · 1h 25m

Starring Glenda Jackson, Ronald Hines, Jill Balcon

Director Herbert Wise, Claude Whatham

EPISODE 1

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.

1h 25m
EPISODE 2

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.

1h 30m
EPISODE 3

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.

1h 28m
EPISODE 4

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?

1h 29m
EPISODE 5

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.

1h 30m
EPISODE 6

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?

1h 18m