The Complete and Utter History of Britain S1E5 — The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth

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The Complete and Utter History of Britain•Season 1•Episode 5

The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth

8.6/10 · 6 votesFeb 9, 196930 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 1•+0.7 vs season avg

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The late 16th Century is sent up in this fake newscast.

Written byMichael Palin, Terry Jones

Previous episodeE4 · Perkin Warbeck to Bloody Mary Next episodeE6 · James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell

Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes6

E1 7.1

From the Dawn of History to the Norman Conquest

E2 7.6

Richard the Lionheart to Robin the Hood

E3 8.2

Edward the First to Richard the Last

E4 8.2

Perkin Warbeck to Bloody Mary

E5 8.6Now viewing

The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth

E6 7.8

James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell

Cast6

Michael Palin

Diana Quick

Colin Gordon

Terry Jones

Roddy Maude-Roxby

Wallas Eaton

Crew2

Michael Palin

Writer

Terry Jones

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Great and Glorious Age of Elizabeth" is episode 5 of The Complete and Utter History of Britain season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 6 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Written by Michael Palin, Terry Jones, it aired on February 9, 1969.

Next: E6 · James the McFirst to Oliver Cromwell Best of Season 1