The Virgin Queen
Series Overview
The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her old age and her last, enigmatic relationship with her young protégé, the Earl of Essex.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Sun, Jan 22, 2006
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”
The Queen refuses to pay him when the Earl of Essex, the new national hero, returns with less riches than expected. He then travels to Ireland in order to put down a rebellion. He is not doing as well there as hoped. Elizabeth, however, doesn't allow him to come back home. To her dismay, he gives up and agrees on a ceasefire. Back in England, the Earl of Essex leads a rebellion against Queen Elizabeth. He and the other rebellion members are put in the tower after he they were unable to mobilize enough support. Eventually, Essex is executed.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coky Giedroyc
Paula Milne
Martin Phipps
David Odd
Joe Walker
Paul Rutman, Laura Mackie, Simon Curtis, Justin Bodle
Department Leadership Roster
Paula Milne
Writer
Joe Walker
Editor
Coky Giedroyc
Director
Donal Woods
Production Design
David Odd
Director of Photography
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Paul Rutman
Producer
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
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What is The Virgin Queen about?
The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her old age and her last, enigmatic relationship with her young protégé, the Earl of Essex.
How many seasons does The Virgin Queen have?
The Virgin Queen comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Virgin Queen?
Key cast members in The Virgin Queen include Anne-Marie Duff, Tom Hardy, Sienna Guillory, Ian Hart.
Who created or directed The Virgin Queen?
The Virgin Queen was developed and directed by Coky Giedroyc.