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This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen, including her ascension to the throne, her various marital intrigues, her problems with her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, and the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada.
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The Lion's CubA young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her claim to the throne. - 02
The Marriage GameThe 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. - 03
Horrible ConspiraciesQueen 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?
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Season's bestThe Lion's CubFebruary 17, 1971A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary, and challenging her clai - S01E02
The Marriage GameFebruary 24, 1971The unmarried young Queen is encouraged to find a suitable husband so that she can produce an heir, but she finds that very few suitors inte - S01E03
Shadow in the SunMarch 3, 1971Elizabeth meets an interesting suitor, the Duke of Anjou, much to the Puritans' disapproval. Now Elizabeth must decide whether to follow her - S01E04
Horrible ConspiraciesMarch 10, 1971Queen Elizabeth finds her position increasingly threatened by Mary, Queen of Scots and her loyal supporters. Will Elizabeth have to execute - S01E05
The Enterprise of EnglandMarch 17, 1971With the threat of war against Spain suddenly imminent, Elizabeth must place her faith in the strength of the Navy, led by Sir Francis Drake - S01E06
Sweet England's PrideMarch 24, 1971An 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
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