Docu-drama starring Lily Cole as a young Elizabeth I, featuring dramatic reconstructions of key moments in her life. Presented by historians Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones.
Battle for the ThroneA look at Elizabeth's turbulent early years from age three when her mother was executed and she was declared illegitimate and banished from court, through to the start of her reign.
The Enemy Within
E2
The Enemy WithinFor the first 25 years of her reign, Elizabeth never feels secure. Catholic plots abound at home and abroad, and there is the problem about what to do with Mary Queen of Scots. Meanwhile, her councilors want her to marry.
Death of a Dynasty
E3
Death of a DynastyAs the Spanish Armada approaches, Elizabeth rallies her troops with a famous speech at Tilbury. However, even Elizabeth is powerless against the march of time.
Cast of Season 1
Dan JonesSelf - Presenter / Writer
Suzannah LipscombSelf - Presenter / Writer
Lily ColeElizabeth I
Audrey L'EbrellecMary, Queen of Scots
Darren BransfordEarl of Bothwell
Chris HoltDirector / Writer
Susan JonesProducer
Nick KentProducer
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