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The Virgin Queen

6.620061 seasonTV SeriesDrama

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…

DirectorCoky Giedroyc
WriterPaula Milne
ProducersPaul Rutman·Justin Bodle

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Jan 22, 2006
E2
Part 2
Jan 29, 2006
E3
Part 3
Feb 5, 2006
E4
Part 4
Feb 12, 2006

Cast · Directed by Coky Giedroyc

ADAnne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff
Queen Elizabeth I
THTom Hardy
Tom Hardy
Robert Dudley - Earl of Leicester
SGSienna Guillory
Sienna Guillory
Lettice Knollys
IHIan Hart
Ian Hart
William Cecil - Lord Burghley

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The Virgin Queen — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Virgin Queen?

The Virgin Queen isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Virgin Queen on Netflix?

No, The Virgin Queen is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Virgin Queen on Amazon Prime Video?

The Virgin Queen isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Virgin Queen for free?

The Virgin Queen isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in The Virgin Queen?

The Virgin Queen has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2006.

Are all episodes of The Virgin Queen out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Virgin Queen are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Virgin Queen?

No — The Virgin Queen ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Virgin Queen based on a true story?

Yes — The Virgin Queen is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).