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The Virgin Queen

TV·2006–2006·1 season, 4 episodes·BBC One·Drama·1h

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The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her old age and her last, enigmatic relationship with her young protégé, the Earl of Essex.

Castfull cast & details

Anne-Marie DuffAnne-Marie DuffQueen Elizabeth ITom HardyTom HardyRobert DudleyIan HartIan HartWilliam Cecil - Lord BurghleyDexter FletcherDexter FletcherSir Thomas Radcliffe - Earl of SussexJoanne WhalleyJoanne WhalleyQueen MaryBen DanielsBen DanielsFrancis WalsinghamKevin McKiddKevin McKiddDuke of NorfolkEmilia FoxEmilia FoxAmy Dudley

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes2006Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Virgin Queen S01E01Part 1January 22, 2006—Elizabeth remains a threat in her childless Catholic sister's eyes. Queen Mary is still on the throne and with her harsh politics, she exces
  2. S01E02The Virgin Queen S01E02Part 2January 29, 2006—The pressure on Elizabeth grows as there is still no marriage and consequently no heir to the throne. Elizabeth fears that her cousin Mary Q
  3. S01E03The Virgin Queen S01E03Part 3February 5, 2006—In order to neutralize the threat from the Catholics, Elizabeth pursues a match with the Duke of Anjou. Walsingham discovers proof of a plan
  4. S01E04The Virgin Queen S01E04Part 4February 12, 2006—The Queen refuses to pay him when the Earl of Essex, the new national hero, returns with less riches than expected. He then travels to Irela

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