Broadcast: Feb. 13-March 19, 1972. Glenda Jackson stars as Queen Elizabeth from young princess to the end of her 45 year rule. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, the series traces her from beautiful princess overlooked during the brief reigns of her brother Edward and sister Mary, through her banishment to the Tower. Ascending to the throne, she started as an astute ruler who moved at ease in the masculine world of monarchs and diplomacy. Elizabeth never married and referred to herself as the Virgin Queen, but the prospect of marriage was used as leverage with political friends and foes alike. 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. See February 1972 Prime Time Program Guide for cover story.
