Elizabeth R (1971)

Biography · Drama · History

This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen, including her ascension to the throne, her various marital intrigues, her problems with her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, and the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada.

IMDb rating: 8.6 (2,123 votes)
Episode average: 8.4 -0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Glenda Jackson Queen Elizabeth I

Seasons

Season 1 (1971)

8.43 avg 6 episodes 8.2 → 8.4 87 min avg

Consistent

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Lion's Cub	8.2	145
2	The Marriage Game	8.3	119
3	Shadow in the Sun	8.5	110
4	Horrible Conspiracies	8.7	110
5	The Enterprise of England	8.5	97
6	Sweet England's Pride	8.4	101