Becoming Elizabeth
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.
Overview
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.
George Ormond
Creator / EP
Lisa Osborne
Producer
Episodes
1. Keep Your Knife Bright
Following 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.
2. You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your Head
Christmas 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.
3. Either Learn or Be Silent
The 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.
Cast & Crew
Alicia von Rittberg
Elizabeth Tudor
Romola Garai
Mary Tudor
Oliver Zetterström
Edward VI
John Heffernan
Duke of Somerset
Jamie Parker
John Dudley
Leo Bill
Henry Grey
