1. The Lion's Cub
1h 25min
17th Feb 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.
Episodes
Cast
Season 1
2. The Marriage Game
1h 25min
24th Feb 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.
3. Shadow in the Sun
1h 25min
3rd Mar 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.
4. Horrible Conspiracies
1h 25min
10th Mar 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?
5. The Enterprise of England
1h 25min
17th Mar 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.
6. Sweet England's Pride
1h 25min
24th Mar 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?
First air date
17th Feb 1971
Last air date
24th Mar 1971
Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
Original language
en