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The Lion's Cub
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A young Elizabeth lives in dangerous times, leading the Protestant rebellion against her Catholic half-sister Mary and challenging her claim to the throne.
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Wed 20 Dec 2023
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Elizabeth | Glenda Jackson |
Mary | Daphne Slater |
William Cecil | Ronald Hines |
Catherine Parr | Rosalie Crutchley |
Kat Ashley | Rachel Kempson |
Stephen Gardiner | Basil Dignam |
Writer | John Hale |
Director | Claude Whatham |
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