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Masterpiece Theatre: The Virgin Queen (1)

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The Virgin Queen is the more or less true story of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1557-1603). The production begins in the Tower of London, where Elizabeth has been imprisoned by Queen Mary, her half-sister, who hopes to bring England back to the Roman Catholic Church and who sees Elizabeth as a rallying-point for the supporters of the protestant Church of England.

After the death of Mary, Elizabeth inherits the throne as Queen of England in her own right. Elizabeth sets out with high hopes, but she is soon torn between her love for Sir Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester (a married man) and her duties as Queen. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Paula Milne

Director:: Coky Giedroyc

Stars:: Russell Baker (Host (1992-present))

Recurring Role:: Ian Hart (William Cecil)

Guest Star:: Tom Hardy (Robert Dudley); Hans Matheson (Ron Devereux); Dexter Fletcher (Sir Thomas Radcliffe); Kevin McKidd (Thomas Howard); Joanne Whalley (Queen Mary I); Sienna Guillory (Lettice Knowles); Robert Pugh (Lord Chancellor Gardiner); Emilia Fox (Lady Dudley); Tara Fitzgerald (Kat Ashley); Ewen Bremner (Sir James Melville); Anne-Marie Duff (Elizabeth I)