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.

Cate Blanchettas Elizabeth I
Joseph Fiennesas Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
Geoffrey Rushas Sir Francis Walsingham
Christopher Ecclestonas Duke of Norfolk
John Gielgudas The Pope
Richard Attenboroughas Sir William Cecil
Fanny Ardantas Mary of Guise
Éric Cantonaas Monsieur de Foix
Vincent Casselas Duc d'Anjou
Kathy Burkeas Queen Mary Tudor
Remi Adefarasin