Elizabeth R (1971– )

When Elizabeth Tudor comes to the throne, her (male) advisors know she has to marry. Doesn't she? Thus starts a decades-long political/ matrimonial game, during an age of high passions and ... See full summary »

Stars:

Glenda Jackson, Ronald Hines, Stephen Murray

Won 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Glenda Jackson	...	Queen Elizabeth I (6 episodes, 1971)
Ronald Hines	...	William Cecil (Lord Burghley) (5 episodes, 1971)
Stephen Murray	...	Walsingham (3 episodes, 1971)
Robert Hardy	...	Robert Dudley (Earl of Leicester) (3 episodes, 1971)
Angela Thorne	...	Lettice, Lady Leicester (3 episodes, 1971)
John Shrapnel	...	Earl of Sussex (3 episodes, 1971)
Robin Ellis	...	Robert Devereaux (Earl of Essex) (2 episodes, 1971)
Rachel Kempson	...	Kat Ashley (2 episodes, 1971)
Peter Howell	...	Lord Howard (2 episodes, 1971)
Peter Jeffrey	...	King Philip II of Spain (2 episodes, 1971)
Vivian Pickles	...	Mary, Queen of Scots (2 episodes, 1971)

Storyline

When Elizabeth Tudor comes to the throne, her (male) advisors know she has to marry. Doesn't she? Thus starts a decades-long political/ matrimonial game, during an age of high passions and high achievement.

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Plot Keywords:

royalty | british politics | tv mini series | queen elizabeth i | monarchy | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

PBS [us]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 1972 (USA)

Also Known As:

Elzbieta, królowa Anglii

Filming Locations:

Parham Park, Storrington, West Sussex, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 85 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The series takes place from January 16, 1549 to March 25, 1603.

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Goofs

The courtyard in Elizabeth's palace contains an aviary with several Australian white cockatoos, long before any European had landed in Australia.

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Quotes

Queen Elizabeth I: I thought that if all other men deserted me, you would not.
Robert Dudley: I would die for you!
Queen Elizabeth I: What is that to do with it?

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Connections

Referenced in Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008)

User Reviews

Elizabeth R

This is a great historical account of one of the most incredible women in history. A descendant of incredible lineage (all cousins to be exact) the daughter of the most ambitious Anne Boleyn, was in fact Henry VIII's best prodigy as a true and fair leader of England and its people. Henry could have wanted no more of her (nor seen better from a son) had he been able to witness Elizabeth's ability as Queen.

Glenda Jackson is able to give us a view of Elizabeth as if it were Elizabeth herself we were watching; at least Elizabeth as we believe she would have been. True to the word of some of the critics within, no one really knows for certain what Elizabeth may have sounded like or for that matter the tenor in which spoke. But that matters little in this most true account of the Life of Elizabeth R. One takes what is portrayed by Glenda Jackson and the rest of the cast as the most likely of truths. After watching the full series, you will feel as though you were in court with Her Majesty, Elizabeth I.

If you haven't seen this you should.

I loved this series growing up and after so many years of wanting to see it again, I have purchased my own copy of the series on DVD through Amazon.com.

Enjoy!