Elizabeth R 1
1971-02-17 | Drama | 6 episodes1 Season
Episode
The Lion's Cub (1971)
A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her claim to the throne.
Directed By
- Claude Whatham
Writer
- John Hale
The Marriage Game (1971)
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.
Directed By
- Herbert Wise
Writer
- Rosemary Anne Sisson
Shadow in the Sun (1971)
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.
Directed By
- Richard Martin
Writer
- Julian Mitchell
Horrible Conspiracies (1971)
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?
Directed By
- Roderick Graham
Writer
- Hugh Whitemore
The Enterprise of England (1971)
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.
Directed By
- Donald McWhinnie
Writer
- John Prebble