
Elizabeth R
1971 · Miniseries · 85 min · ★ 7.5
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.
Also known as Elizabeth R Masterpiece Theatre
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Streaming on BritBox.
9 hours to watch · 6 episodes.
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Details
- Years
- 1971
- Release date
- 1971-02-17
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (21 votes)
Themes
- england
- queen elizabeth i
- royalty
- miniseries
- palace intrigue
- historical drama
- costume drama
- 16th century
- british monarchy
Cast & crew

Glenda Jackson
as Queen Elizabeth I
- RH
Ronald Hines
as William Cecil

Robert Hardy
as Robert Dudley
- SM
Stephen Murray
as Walsingham
- AT
Angela Thorne
as Lettice Knollys
- RK
Rachel Kempson
as Kat Ashley
- RE
Robin Ellis
as Robert Devereaux
- PJ
Peter Jeffrey
as King Philip II of Spain
- DH
Derek Hardwick
as Old Soldier
- PB
Philip Brack
as John Dudley, Earl of Northumberland
Directed by Richard Martin, Roderick Graham, Herbert Wise +2 more
Episodes1 season · 6 episodes
Season 16 episodes
- S1E1The Lion's Cub85mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+
- S1E2The Marriage Game85mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+
- S1E3Shadow in the Sun85mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+
- S1E4Horrible Conspiracies85mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+
- S1E5The Enterprise of England85mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+
- S1E6Sweet England's Pride85mAmazon Prime VideoBritBoxApple TV+