Elizabeth R (1971)
Elizabeth R is a 1971 drama series. It stars Glenda Jackson, Ronald Hines and Angela Thorne.
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.
Where to watch Elizabeth R
Stream: BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV channel
Cast
- Glenda Jackson as Queen Elizabeth I
- Ronald Hines as William Cecil
- Angela Thorne as Lettice Knollys
- Robert Hardy as Robert Dudley
- John Shrapnel as Earl of Sussex
- Stephen Murray as Walsingham
- Vivian Pickles as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
- Rachel Kempson as Kat Ashley
- Robin Ellis as Robert Devereaux
- Peter Jeffrey as King Philip II of Spain
- Gordon Gostelow
- Peter Howell as Lord Howard