Elizabeth I

2017 - 2017

Battle for the Throne

Episode 1

A 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

Episode 2

For 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

Episode 3

As the Spanish Armada approaches, Elizabeth rallies her troops with a famous speech at Tilbury. However, even Elizabeth is powerless against the march of time.

Top Cast

Dan Jones•Suzannah Lipscomb•Lily Cole

Director

Chris Holt

Writer

Suzannah Lipscomb

Documentary Drama

Elizabeth I may be remembered as the greatest monarch to rule England, but during her lifetime she was beset by enemies and hers was a life of constant battling.

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Full Cast

Dan Jones Image

Dan Jones

Self - Presenter

Suzannah Lipscomb Image

Suzannah Lipscomb

Self - Presenter

Lily Cole Image

Lily Cole

Elizabeth I

Audrey L'Ebrellec

Mary, Queen of Scots

Darren Bransford Image

Darren Bransford

Earl of Bothwell

Full Crew

Suzannah Lipscomb Image

Suzannah Lipscomb

Writer

Dan Jones Image

Dan Jones

Writer

Chris Holt Image

Chris Holt

Director

Susan Jones

Producer

Nicolas Kent

Producer

Chris Holt Image

Chris Holt

Writer

Brendan McGinty

Director of Photography

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