Synopsis
The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the crown.
Episodes
Season 11
Keep Your Knife BrightFollowing the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in.58m2
You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your HeadChristmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her.54m3
Either Learn or Be SilentThe Lord Protector’s plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth’s 15th birthday as cover.58m4
Lighten Our DarknessHaving been sent away from Catherine and Thomas' household, Elizabeth is amongst strangers in the house of Kat's brother-in-law Antony Denny, and terrified of anyone finding out her secrets from Chelsea Place.57m5
Necessity Compels Me to Plague YouElizabeth is determined to not fall into the same traps she did when last she was at Chelsea. While the court has been rocked by Mary’s defiance, the Lord Somerset is still more concerned with the war in Scotland.50m6
What Cannot Be CuredBoth Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas’ actions, while Mary finds that she is the only family member that the king can now trust.58m7
To Laugh, To Lie, To Flatter, To FaceThere is a new Lord Protector and Mary and Elizabeth both find themselves at the mercy of the new regime and their zealous little brother.53m8
To Death We Must StoopWith the king sick, court fears he will be succeeded by one of his sisters, but which sister?56m
Keep Your Knife BrightFollowing the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in.58m2You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your HeadChristmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her.54m3Either Learn or Be SilentThe Lord Protector’s plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth’s 15th birthday as cover.58m4Lighten Our DarknessHaving been sent away from Catherine and Thomas' household, Elizabeth is amongst strangers in the house of Kat's brother-in-law Antony Denny, and terrified of anyone finding out her secrets from Chelsea Place.57m5Necessity Compels Me to Plague YouElizabeth is determined to not fall into the same traps she did when last she was at Chelsea. While the court has been rocked by Mary’s defiance, the Lord Somerset is still more concerned with the war in Scotland.50m6What Cannot Be CuredBoth Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas’ actions, while Mary finds that she is the only family member that the king can now trust.58m7To Laugh, To Lie, To Flatter, To FaceThere is a new Lord Protector and Mary and Elizabeth both find themselves at the mercy of the new regime and their zealous little brother.53m8To Death We Must StoopWith the king sick, court fears he will be succeeded by one of his sisters, but which sister?56mCast
