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Watch Elizabeth I (2005) Online

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Synopsis

The reign of Elizabeth I of England and her relationships with the Earl of Leicester and the Earl of Essex.

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Season 1

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1. Part 1Now viewing2005-09-291h 52m6.5Focuses on the relationship between Elizabeth I and the Earl of Leicester, her admirer and trusted advisor. They agree they cannot marry because of strategy and politics, but Leicester remains on intimate terms with her and her advisor. He feels threatened by the Queen's interest in the Duke of Anjou as a suitor and does what he can to disrupt the courtship. The Queen also has to deal with threats posed by Mary Queen of Scots, culminating in the latter's execution after involvement in plots against Elizabeth, as well as war with Spain. There is victory over the Armada and Spanish threat, but Elizabeth's joy at this is overshadowed by the death of Leicester.
2. Part 22005-10-061h 49m7.0Deals with the final part of Elizabeth's reign and her relationship with the young and ambitious Earl of Essex. Her obvious affection for him causes concern to Walsingham, Cecil and Burghley, and as Essex becomes increasingly demanding, disobedient and ambitious, Elizabeth ultimately has to deal with him as a potential threat to her throne and position.

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Helen Mirren
Queen Elizabeth I
Jeremy Irons
Earl of Leicester
Hugh Dancy
Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
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Ben Pullen
Sir Walter Raleigh
Simon Woods
Gifford
Charlotte Asprey
Frances Walsingham
Diana Kent
Lady Essex
Geoffrey Streatfeild
Sir Anthony Babington
Martin Savage
Stubbs
Douglas Reith
Jude
Douglas Reith
Judge
John McEnery
Jesuit Priest
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Toby Salaman
Dr. Lopez
Eddie Redmayne
Southampton
Erick Deshors
Jean de Simier
Ann Firbank
Lady Anne
Will Keen
Francis Bacon
Barbara Flynn
Mary Queen of Scots
Patrick Malahide
Sir Francis Walsingham
Ewen Bremner
King James VI

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Elizabeth I has 1 season and 2 episodes.

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Elizabeth I first aired in 2005.

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