The Virgin Queen (2006)
The Virgin Queen is a 2006 drama series. It stars Anne-Marie Duff, Tom Hardy and Ian Hart.
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.
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What is The Virgin Queen about?
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.
When was The Virgin Queen released?
The Virgin Queen was released on 22 January 2006.
How many episodes does The Virgin Queen have?
The Virgin Queen has 4 episodes across 1 seasons.
Where can I watch The Virgin Queen?
The Virgin Queen is available on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ and Amazon Video.
Where to watch The Virgin Queen
Stream: PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+
Buy: Amazon Video
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Cast
- Anne-Marie Duff as Queen Elizabeth I
- Tom Hardy as Robert Dudley
- Ian Hart as William Cecil - Lord Burghley
- Dexter Fletcher as Sir Thomas Radcliffe - Earl of Sussex
- Joanne Whalley as Queen Mary
- Ben Daniels as Francis Walsingham
- Kevin McKidd as Duke of Norfolk
- Emilia Fox as Amy Dudley
- Tara Fitzgerald as Kat Ashley
- Hans Matheson as Robert Devereux - Earl of Essex
- Sienna Guillory as Lettice Knollys
- Robert Pugh as Lord Chancellor Gardiner
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