Synopsis

Drama revealing the intimate and ultimately deadly relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, using the words of the two queens and their courtiers.

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Early relationship of Mary and Elizabeth | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 4'23''

An exploration of Mary and Elizabeth's early relationship.

Elizabeth's Guilt | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 2'39''

A discussion of the the impact of Mary's execution on Elizabeth.

Mary Abdicates | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 4'52''

An discussion of what forces Mary to abdicate.

Mary is a threat | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 4'17''

An exploration of the declining relationship between Mary and Elizabeth and Mary's increasing desperation.

Mary is imprisoned for 17 years | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 3'53''

A discussion of how Mary and Elizabeth are polarised as figure heads of the battle between Catholicism an...

Mary is in Distress | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 4'01''

An exploration of the murder of Mary's private secretary, David Rizzio.

Mary is sentenced to death | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 4'55''

An exploration of the circumstances around the execution of Mary Queen of Scots.

Mary is Tricked | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 3'32''

After spending 17 years in imprisonment, Mary is tricked into believing that there is a plot to save her and assassinate ...

Mary's marriage | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 3'44''

A discussion of Mary's controversial marriage to Lord Darnley.

Setting The Scene | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 2'11''

An introduction to the story of Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.

The Character of the Two Queens | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 1'59''

An introduction to the contrasting characters of Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.

The Earl of Bothwell | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 4'15''

Lord Darnley is assassinated, supposedly by The Earl of Bothwell, who Mary then marries.

Who will be the heir to the throne? | Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

BBC Four | 2016 | 3'53''

A discussion of why Elizabeth did not get married and thus the question of who would be her heir.

Bloody Queens: Elizabeth and Mary

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