Elizabeth R is a BBC television drama serial of six 90-minute plays starring Glenda Jackson as Queen Elizabeth I of England. It was first broadcast on BBC2 from February to March 1971, through the ABC in Australia and broadcast in the United States on PBS's Masterpiece Theatre.

The life of Queen Elizabeth I, from her early years as a princess to her long reign as the final Tudor monarch. The long imprisonment of her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots preys on Elizabeth's mind, while her council seeks to uncover an alleged plot led against her by Mary.

Mar 14, 2019 · She even included a signature: Elizabeth R. The "R" doesn't signify a secret royal last name; instead, it stands for "regina," which means "queen" in Latin. If a king were signing, the "R"...

4 / 6 Elizabeth realises she must deal with the threat posed by Mary, Queen of Scots. Shadow in the Sun 3 / 6 Queen Elizabeth's attentions turn to the charming Francois, Duke of Anjou.

Mar 27, 2025 · Find out how and where to watch "Elizabeth R" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.

Jan 22, 2022 · The world of Elizabeth R is one of the conspiracies, cruelties, and a royal lineage that is barely established. Elizabeth is the daughter of Anne Boleyn, her sister Mary the child of Catherine of Aragon, and both have been branded as illegitimate at one time or another.

Feb 17, 1971 · Elizabeth R starred Glenda Jackson as the Tudor queen and proved so popular that a hurried repeat showing was scheduled the week after its first run ended. Queen Elizabeth's life story was told...

King Philip II of Spain is eager to avenge the death of Mary, Queen of Scots. Philip urges an unprepared fleet, commanded by the incompetent Duke of Medina Sidonia, to sail on England. Even as Elizabeth rebukes her council with hopes of peace, the Spanish Armada appears on the horizons of England.

Glenda Jackson gives an iconic performance in this multi-Emmy winner. The fragile succession heralds dangerous times for the young Princess Elizabeth.

The fragile succession heralds dangerous times for the young Princess Elizabeth. Having narrowly avoided implication in Sir Thomas Seymour's attempted abduction of her sickly half-brother, the boy King Edward VI, she becomes an unintentional figurehead for a Protestant rebellion led by Thomas Wyatt the Younger when her half-sister Queen Mary I ...