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Bishop Gardiner is a real person portrayed by Alex Macqueen in the TV series Becoming Elizabeth (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Either Learn or Be Silent (season 1), they were 48 years old.
They appear in 6 episodes out of a total of 8 aired

Bishop Gardiner

by Alex Macqueen

character

Episodes6

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    Either Learn or Be Silent
    episode S1.E3 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.5
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    Lighten Our Darkness
    episode S1.E4 july 2022
    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.
  • 7.4
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    Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
    episode S1.E5 july 2022
    Elizabeth's successful return to court and favour is threatened as she is approached with a reckless plan.
  • 7.7
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    What Cannot Be Cured
    episode S1.E6 july 2022
    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.
  • 7.5
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    To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face
    episode S1.E7 july 2022
    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.
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    To Death We Must Stoop
    episode S1.E8 august 2022
    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.