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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,

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Season 1

8.2/10146 votes
The Lion's Cub
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/17/1971
A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her claim to the throne.
Director: Claude Whatham
Writer: John Hale
8.3/10120 votes
The Marriage Game
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/24/1971
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.
Director: Herbert Wise
Writer: Rosemary Anne Sisson
8.3/10113 votes
Shadow in the Sun
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/3/1971
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.
Director: Richard Martin
Writer: Julian Mitchell
8.7/10111 votes
Horrible Conspiracies
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/1971
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?
Director: Roderick Graham
Writer: Hugh Whitemore
8.5/1099 votes
The Enterprise of England
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/17/1971
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.
Director: Donald McWhinnie
Writer: John Prebble
8.4/10102 votes
Sweet England's Pride
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/1971
An elderly Queen Elizabeth instructs the Earl of Essex to quell the threat of an Irish uprising, but will she have to deal with a rebellion of her own?
Director: Roderick Graham
Writer: Ian Rodger