Series
Elizabeth I
Drama
The reign of Elizabeth I of England and her relationships with the Earl of Leicester and the Earl of Essex.
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Seasons & episodes
1Part 129 Sept 2005 · 112m · ★ 6.5Focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester, her admirer and trusted advisor. They agree they cannot marry because of strategy and politics, but Leicester remains on intimate terms with her and her advisor. He feels threatened by the Queen's interest in the Duke of Anjou as a suitor and does what he can to disrupt the courtship. The Queen also has to deal with threats posed by Mary Queen of Scots, culminating in the latter's execution after involvement in plots against Elizabeth, as well as war with Spain. There is victory over the Armada and Spanish threat, but Elizabeth's joy at this is overshadowed by the death of Leicester.
2Part 26 Oct 2005 · 109m · ★ 7.0Deals with the final part of Elizabeth's reign and her relationship with the young and ambitious Earl of Essex. Her obvious affection for him causes concern to Walsingham, Cecil and Burghley, and as Essex becomes increasingly demanding, disobedient and ambitious, Elizabeth ultimately has to deal with him as a potential threat to her throne and position.
Details
- First aired
- 29 Sept 2005
- Last aired
- 6 Oct 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Channel 4
- Episodes
- 2
- Votes
- 87 on TMDB
Cast
Helen MirrenElizabeth I
Hugh DancyEarl of Essex
Toby JonesRobert Cecil
Patrick MalahideSir Francis Walsingham
Jeremy IronsEarl of Leicester / Lord Dudley
Ian McDiarmidLord Burghley
Ewen BremnerKing James VI
Barbara FlynnMary Queen of Scots
Eddie RedmayneSouthampton- TToby SalamanDr Lopez
Will KeenFrancis Bacon
Jérémie CovillaultDuke of Anjou
Ann FirbankLady Anne- BBen PullenSir Walter Raleigh
