Aired Friday 22 December, 3:20am - 4:55amon BBC Four HD

Elizabeth R

Name: 3:20am - Elizabeth R
Start: 2023-12-22T02:20:00Z
End: 2023-12-22T03:55:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

The Enterprise of England

Philip prepares to launch the Armada to avenge Mary's execution. Elizabeth places her hopes on peace talk with Spain, but Drake's actions in Cadiz and Spanish withdrawal from the talks force her hand.

Category: Biography / Historical drama
Original air date: 17/03/1971

Cast and crew

Roderick GrahamDirector
Glenda JacksonQueen Elizabeth I
Ronald HinesWilliam Cecil (Lord Burghley)
Robert HardyRobert Dudley (Earl of Leicester)
Stephen MurrayWalsingham
John ShrapnelEarl of Sussex
Angela ThorneLettice Knollys, Lady Leicester
Robin EllisRobert Devereaux (Earl of Essex)
Peter JeffreyKing Philip II of Spain
Rachel KempsonKat Ashley
Vivian PicklesMary Stuart, Queen of Scots
Peter HowellLord Howard

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