

Becoming Elizabeth
2022-06-12 · 59 min / episode · ★ 6.7
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.
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- Creators
- Anya Reiss
- Production companies
- The Forge Entertainment
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Canceled
Top Cast
Alicia von RittbergElizabeth Tudor
Romola GaraiMary Tudor
Oliver ZetterströmEdward VI
John HeffernanDuke of Somerset
Jamie ParkerJohn Dudley
Leo BillHenry Grey
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