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Becoming Elizabeth
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Becoming Elizabeth

Sun, Jun 12, 2022
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

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  • STARZ↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Alicia von Rittberg
    Alicia von Rittberg
    as Elizabeth Tudor
  • Romola Garai
    Romola Garai
    as Mary Tudor
  • Oliver Zetterström
    Oliver Zetterström
    as Edward VI
  • John Heffernan
    John Heffernan
    as Duke of Somerset
  • Jamie Parker
    Jamie Parker
    as John Dudley
  • Leo Bill
    Leo Bill
    as Henry Grey
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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Ended · 8 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
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  • E1
    Keep Your Knife Bright
    Aired · Mon, Jun 13, 2022 · 60m

    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.

  • E2
    You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head
    Aired · Sun, Jun 19, 2022 · 60m

    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.

  • E3
    Either Learn or Be Silent
    Aired · Mon, Jun 27, 2022 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    Lighten Our Darkness
    Aired · Mon, Jul 4, 2022 · 60m

    Having been sent away from Catherine and Thomas' household, Elizabeth is amongst strangers in the house of Kat's brother-in-law Anthony Denny, and terrified of anyone finding out her secrets from Chelsea Place.

  • E5
    Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
    Aired · Mon, Jul 11, 2022 · 60m

    Elizabeth 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.

  • E6
    What Cannot Be Cured
    Aired · Mon, Jul 18, 2022 · 60m

    Thomas' actions have implicated Elizabeth, and whilst under house arrest, Elizabeth must clear her name as she is interrogated by the Lord Dudley. The Lord Somerset is rocked by his brother's actions.

  • E7
    To Laugh, To Lie, To Flatter, To Face
    Aired · Mon, Aug 1, 2022 · 60m

    It's a new age with a new Lord Protector, and Edward, now free from his uncle Somerset's influence is emboldened to pursue ever more ruthless Protestant reforms and to seek new alliances.

  • E8
    To Death We Must Stoop
    Aired · Mon, Aug 8, 2022 · 60m

    The king is sick and the court that made an enemy of Catholics now face the possibility of being ruled by one as Mary rides to Whitehall. Mary and Elizabeth are briefly reunited in their love for their sick brother.