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Masterpiece Theatre; Elizabeth R, Episode 1: The Lion's Cub
Part of The Linda and Andrew Egendorf Masterpiece Theatre Alistair Cooke Collection.
Commentary by Masterpiece Theatre host Alistair Cooke.
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- Series
- Masterpiece Theatre
- Program
- Elizabeth R, Episode 1: The Lion's Cub
- Program Number
101
- Program Description
The first episode of the classic BAFTA and Emmy award-winning series. Glenda Jackson gives a stunning performance as Elizabeth I, cited by some historians as the most accurate portrayal of the Virgin Queen. While still a princess, Elizabeth extricates herself from a plot to kidnap young Edward VI. After Edward dies, Elizabeth's sister, Mary assumes the throne and imposes Catholicism on her subjects.
- Asset Type
Open - Close
- Media Type
Video
- Genres
- Drama
- Citation
- Chicago: “Masterpiece Theatre; Elizabeth R, Episode 1: The Lion's Cub,” GBH Archives, accessed November 23, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_497AC6BE99484DC3B9132DD64F95B5F9.
- MLA: “Masterpiece Theatre; Elizabeth R, Episode 1: The Lion's Cub.” GBH Archives. Web. November 23, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_497AC6BE99484DC3B9132DD64F95B5F9>.
- APA: Masterpiece Theatre; Elizabeth R, Episode 1: The Lion's Cub. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_497AC6BE99484DC3B9132DD64F95B5F9
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