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Elizabeth I

Co-produced by ground-breaking companies HBO and Channel 4, this short historical TV drama features an all-star British cast including Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons and Toby Jones, with gorgeous costume and set pieces in abundance. British talent also mounts behind the camera with stunning direction from Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech).

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Revered British actress Helen Mirren assumes the role of Elizabeth I in this two-part retelling of the later years of the monarch’s private and public life, exploring her relationships with the Earl of Leicester (Jeremy Irons) and Earl of Essex (Hugh Dancy).