Name: Elizabeth R
Released: 1971-02-17
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Glenda Jackson

Episode 1

The Lion's Cub

1971-02-17 85 min

A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her claim to the throne.

Episode 2

The Marriage Game

1971-02-24 85 min

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.

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Episode 3

Shadow in the Sun

1971-03-03 85 min

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.

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Episode 4

Horrible Conspiracies

1971-03-10 85 min

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?

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Episode 5

The Enterprise of England

1971-03-17 85 min

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.

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Episode 6

Sweet England's Pride

1971-03-24 85 min

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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Elizabeth R

About the series

Episodes

The Lion's Cub

The Marriage Game

Shadow in the Sun

Horrible Conspiracies

The Enterprise of England

Sweet England's Pride

Cast

Glenda Jackson

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