The Virgin Queen(2006)
The Virgin Queen Synopsis
The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her old age and her last, enigmatic relationship with her young protégé, the Earl of Essex.
The Virgin Queen (2006) is a drama series that premiered on January 22, 2006, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Anne-Marie Duff, Tom Hardy, Ian Hart and Dexter Fletcher. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2006-01-22
- Last aired:
- 2006-02-12
- Producers:
- Laura Mackie, Simon Curtis, Justin Bodle
The Virgin Queen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anne-Marie Duff
as Queen Elizabeth I
Tom Hardy
as Robert Dudley
Ian Hart
as William Cecil - Lord Burghley
Dexter Fletcher
as Sir Thomas Radcliffe - Earl of Sussex
Joanne Whalley
as Queen Mary
Ben Daniels
as Francis Walsingham
Kevin McKidd
as Duke of Norfolk
Emilia Fox
as Amy Dudley
Tara Fitzgerald
as Kat Ashley
Hans Matheson
as Robert Devereux - Earl of Essex
Sienna Guillory
as Lettice Knollys
Robert Pugh
as Lord Chancellor Gardiner
Key crew
Executive produced by Laura Mackie, Simon Curtis and Justin Bodle.
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The Virgin Queen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Virgin Queen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Virgin Queen?
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The Virgin Queen (2006) is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Virgin Queen are there?
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The Virgin Queen has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 22, 2006.
Is The Virgin Queen still running?
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No. The Virgin Queen is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 12, 2006.
Who is in the cast of The Virgin Queen?
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The Virgin Queen (2006) stars Anne-Marie Duff, Tom Hardy, Ian Hart, Dexter Fletcher and Joanne Whalley. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Virgin Queen any good?
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The Virgin Queen (2006) is rated 6.6 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.