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Elizabeth I: The Virgin Queen
Episode 2
Elizabeth I survives the threat of Mary, Queen of Scots, and decades of palace intrigue.
Episode 1
From teenage princess to accomplished queen, forever torn between duty and personal longing, the reign of Elizabeth I is exposed in this lavish four-part drama, filmed against a backdrop of some of Great Britain's most beautiful houses and landscapes. Beginning with her imprisonment in the Tower of London, “The Virgin Queen” follows Queen Elizabeth I as she fights to consolidate her power.
Episode 1
Season One Episode 1 | 115m 22s | CC
The unpopular sister, “Bloody Mary,” is on the throne and “Bess” is in the tower of London. But not for long. Mary dies in 1558 and Bess becomes queen -- Elizabeth I. Her constantly scheming courtiers' top priority is to get her married to a suitable crowned head, but she demurs.
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