Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I (2005)

EndedScripted showDrama, History

Two-part miniseries event that explores the intersection of the private and public life of Elizabeth I in the latter half of her reign, offering a personal look at her allies, her enemies and her suitors as she struggled to survive in a male-dominated world.

Elizabeth I sheds light on both the personal and public side of England's most enigmatic queen. The daughter of King Henry VIII, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) reunited a nation divided by religious strife, faced down the Spanish Armada and, after an unprecedented 45-year reign, died one of England's best-loved monarchs. During her time as Queen, poets and playwrights wrote about her, artists painted her, and composers dedicated works to her, all contributing to the legend of the "Virgin Queen" who never married. In the public's mind, Elizabeth's romantic life is nearly completely overshadowed by her political achievements and military triumphs. Elizabeth I looks beyond the myth at the woman behind the crown, striking a balance between the queen's desire to find love and passion, and her responsibility to the monarchy.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:00 (120 min)

Last Episode

Episode 2
Season 1Episode 2120 min

Episode 2

Elizabeth deals with the repercussions of her relationship with the young Earl of Essex

oct. 6, 2005

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Episode 2oct. 6, 2005
S01E01Episode 1sept. 29, 2005
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Cast

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

plays Earl of Leicester
Ian McDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid

plays Lord Burghley
Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

plays Sir Francis Walsingham
Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

plays Earl of Essex
Toby Jones

Toby Jones

plays Robert Cecil
Ewen Bremner

Ewen Bremner

plays King James VI
Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

plays Elizabeth I
Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

plays Mary Queen of Scots
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Characters

Earl of Leicester

Earl of Leicester

played by Jeremy Irons
Lord Burghley

Lord Burghley

played by Ian McDiarmid
Sir Francis Walsingham

Sir Francis Walsingham

played by Patrick Malahide
Earl of Essex

Earl of Essex

played by Hugh Dancy
Robert Cecil

Robert Cecil

played by Toby Jones
King James VI

King James VI

played by Ewen Bremner
Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I

played by Helen Mirren
Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots

played by Barbara Flynn
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Also known as

  • Elizabeth and Essex (United Kingdom)

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