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A biographical drama that follows the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her accession to the throne to her old age. Starring Glenda Jackson as the queen, the series won five Primetime Emmys and features historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Dudley, and Francis Walsingham.
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- 1972-02-13
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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.
Mar 14, 2019 · The monarch has signed official documents (like the instrument of consent for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding), to guest books, to her first-ever tweet with "Elizabeth R."
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- Erica Gonzales
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3 days ago · Synopsis. 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.
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Elizabeth R. Season 1. Glenda Jackson gives a regal performance as Queen Elizabeth I, from a terrified princess surrounded by treachery, to assured monarch and liverish old lady. This is an award-winning series detailing the life of one of England's greatest monarchs who reigned from 1558-1603.
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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...