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Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I

Description: The Queen of England balances her personal desires with the prospect of a strategic marriage, but she cannot wed the Earl of Leicester and would not marry the Earl of Essex.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2005
Number of episodes: 2
First episode air date: September 29, 2005
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
Networks: HBO, Channel 4
Nominations: Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Mini-Series & Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, MORE

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