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.

Glenda Jacksonas Queen Elizabeth I
Clifford Roseas Egerton
Brian Wildeas Richard Topcliffe
Margaretta Scottas Catherine de Medici
Rosalie Crutchleyas Catherine Parr
Vivian Picklesas Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
David Parfittas Philip's Son
James Laurensonas Simier
Julian Hollowayas de Noailles
Bernard Holleyas Gilbert Gifford