Series·2017·1 season

Elizabeth I

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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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Battle for the ThroneE1 · 45 min

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 WithinE2 · 45 min

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 DynastyE3 · 45 min

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.

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5 credited

Dan Jones
Dan JonesSelf - Presenter
Suzannah Lipscomb
Suzannah LipscombSelf - Presenter
Lily Cole
Lily ColeElizabeth I
Audrey L'Ebrellec
Audrey L'EbrellecMary, Queen of Scots
Darren Bransford
Darren BransfordEarl of Bothwell

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