Elizabeth I - Season 1 Episode 1 Part 1

Name: Elizabeth I
Genre: Drama
Released: 06 Oct 2005
Rating: 7.22
Cast: Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, Hugh Dancy, Ben Pullen, Simon Woods

2005-10-06 United Kingdom 100 minutes.

7.22 83 votes

Drama england virgin monarchy royal family governance queen elizabeth i miniseries queen of england palace intrigue historical drama 16th century

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Season - Episode

1 Season 1 Sep 29, 2005

1 - 1

Part 1 Sep 29, 2005
1 - 2

Part 2 Oct 06, 2005

Overview

Focuses 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.

Year 2005

Studio Channel 4

Director

Crew Charles Pattinson (Executive Producer), Gary Tuck (Producer), Barney Reisz (Producer), Nigel Williams (Executive Producer), Suzan Harrison (Executive Producer), Nigel Williams (Writer)

Popularity 1.9598

Language English