Duke of Somerset is a real person portrayed by John Heffernan in the TV series Becoming Elizabeth (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Keep Your Knife Bright (season 1), they were 40 years old.
They appear in all 8 aired episodes and have accumulated 106 positive votes.
Episodes8
Keep Your Knife Bright
episode S1.E1 june 2022Following 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
episode S1.E2 june 2022Christmas 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.
Either Learn or Be Silent
episode S1.E3 june 2022The 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.
Lighten Our Darkness
episode S1.E4 july 2022The aftermath of the party has left Elizabeth alone and amongst strangers, and terrified of anyone discovering the truth of what went on in Chelsea.
Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
episode S1.E5 july 2022Elizabeth's successful return to court and favour is threatened as she is approached with a reckless plan.
What Cannot Be Cured
episode S1.E6 july 2022Both Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas' actions whilst Mary finds that she is the only family that the king can now trust.
To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face
episode S1.E7 july 2022There is a new Lord Protector and Mary and Elizabeth both find themselves at the mercy of the new regime and their zealous little brother.
To Death We Must Stoop
episode S1.E8 august 2022The 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.
- Keep Your Knife Bright
- You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head
- Either Learn or Be Silent
- Lighten Our Darkness
- Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
- What Cannot Be Cured
- To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face
- To Death We Must Stoop
Best moments8
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Elizabeth's successful return to court and favour is threatened as she is approached with a reckless plan.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- To Death We Must Stoop
- What Cannot Be Cured
- You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head
- Either Learn or Be Silent
- Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
- Keep Your Knife Bright
- Lighten Our Darkness
- To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face