Elizabeth R

Elizabeth R was a BBC television drama serial broadcast in six, 85 minute parts on terrestrial channel BBC Two during February to March 1971. Starring Glenda Jackson in the title role, it was a largely accurate historical portrayal of the life of Elizabeth I of England.

Series Background

The first episode was broadcast on 19th February 1971, beginning on screen in the year 1548 with the then Princess Elizabeth's difficult ascent to the throne of England ten years later. The final episode, shown on 24th March, was the date of the four-hundred-and-thirty-eighth anniversary of the Queen's death.

Related Topics:
19th February - 1548 - Princess - 24th March

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