DramaHistory

The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

"Declared illegitimate aged 3. Tried for treason aged 21. Crowned Queen aged 25."

Credits

Cate BlanchettElizabeth I

Joseph FiennesRobert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Geoffrey RushSir Francis Walsingham

Christopher EcclestonDuke of Norfolk

John GielgudThe Pope