Becoming Elizabeth

Season

2018

UK

7.1

TV-MA

Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Keep Your Knife Bright

Following the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in.

You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head

S1 • E2

You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head

Christmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her.

S1 • E3

Either Learn or Be Silent

The Lord Protector's plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth's 15th birthday as cover.

S1 • E4

Lighten Our Darkness

The aftermath of the party has left Elizabeth alone and amongst strangers, and terrified of anyone discovering the truth of what went on in Chelsea.

S1 • E5

Necessity Compels Me to Plague You

Elizabeth's successful return to court and favour is threatened as she is approached with a reckless plan.

S1 • E6

What Cannot Be Cured

Both Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas' actions whilst Mary finds that she is the only family that the king can now trust.

S1 • E7

To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face

There is a new Lord Protector and Mary and Elizabeth both find themselves at the mercy of the new regime and their zealous little brother.

S1 • E8

To Death We Must Stoop

The king is sick and the court that made an enemy of Catholics now face the possibility of being ruled by one as Mary rides to Whitehall. Mary and Elizabeth are briefly reunited in their love for their sick brother.