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All of which were as good as they ever were. The BBC really knew how to create brilliant productions in those days, and this is one of the best.
a list of 70 images Hi! Glenda Jackson is still great, but Robert Hardy in the role of Robert Dudley is pretty annoying and unconvincing and he doesn't look good enough to inspire sympathy or love. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Free Shipping Worldwide! This is the second BBC miniseries following the Keith Michell, The Six Wives of Henry VIII from the preceding year. What really impressed me is that at the beginning of each episode, the title card would use Elizabeth's actual signature, Glenda Jackson's portrayal of Elizabeth was phenomenal, the other actors including Glenda Jackson herself using the same calligraphy used in that era (Glenda used Elizabeth's actual signature which blew me away), the costumes Glenda wore were very accurate to the actual paintings (for example, the famous armada dress) and was also very impressed with the makeup and wigs that she wore was very accurate to the paintings I've seen. Exactly as described. Putting off marrying the man she truly loves, yet insanely jealous when he tires of waiting for her and marries someone else.A restricted budget does not impede this magnificent BBC miniseries. If you can live with that and haven't seen Elizabeth R, you're in for a treat. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books.
I watched the series again after so many years and I cannot say that it's still as good as it was the first time I saw it on TV many years ago. This DVD set contains the entire series that was originally broadcast on the BBC in early 1971 and on PBS in the U.S. a year later. In stock.
It is hard to watch but not in a bad way, in a compelling way - a giant of history facing death.
Historic Royal Palaces 177,626 views. This DVD set contains the entire series that was originally broadcast on the BBC in early 1971 and on PBS in the U.S. a year later. Elizabeth R (3 Disc Box Set) [1971] [DVD] Customers who viewed this item also viewed. How else can one describe it as anything other than "brilliant"? Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations Excellent performances from Glenda Jackson, Robert Hardy et al. Great production. Mary Queen Of Scots [DVD] [1971] by Glenda Jackson DVD … I'm glad to have this series for good times sake and for Glenda Jackson in one of her best roles of her career.
The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth was the last of the Tudor dynasty and reigned from 1558 to 1603. Learn more about DVD region specificationsThis shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote.
And why not? ;] -- The life of Queen Elizabeth I of England from her experiences under the rule of … We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and her three daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. Free shipping for many products! Masterpiece Theatre: Elizabeth I - The Virgin Queen This item revived old memories. Glenda Jackson becomes Elizabeth, and her supporting cast is equally outstanding. Not in the teary-eyed sense, but in a way that makes you want to read more about Elizabeth I.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Standing alone or as a sequel to Six Wives of Henry VIII it's history at its best. Like some others, I didn't make it thru the 2nd disk. It's more than forty years old now, and it's still better than anything made since. This DVD allows me to update my collection. After seeing this one, I was definitely astonished and impressed. Ships from and sold by Rarewaves UK. "Elizabeth R" looks back at the life of the queen, consisting of six plays with Glenda Jackson starring in the lead role. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations