Elizabeth I

Part 1

E1    Sep 29, 2005    TV-MA
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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.
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Cast of Part 1
  • Helen MirrenQueen Elizabeth I
  • Jeremy IronsEarl of Leicester
  • Hugh DancyRobert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
  • Ben PullenSir Walter Raleigh
  • Simon WoodsGifford
  • Charlotte AspreyFrances Walsingham
  • Diana KentLady Essex
  • Geoffrey StreatfeildSir Anthony Babington
  • Martin SavageStubbs
  • Douglas ReithJude
  • John McEneryJesuit Priest
  • Toby SalamanDr. Lopez
  • Eddie RedmayneSouthampton
  • Erick DeshorsJean de Simier
  • Ann FirbankLady Anne
  • Will KeenFrancis Bacon
  • Barbara FlynnMary Queen of Scots
  • Patrick MalahideSir Francis Walsingham
  • Ewen BremnerKing James VI
  • Ian McDiarmidLord Burghley
  • Jérémie CovillaultDuke of Anjou
  • Toby JonesRobert Cecil

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