It made Cate Blanchett a star, but just how true is the movie Elizabeth? This month Gaz and Mel discover the real history behind the Virgin Queen herself, Elizabeth I. We dive into how the movie Elizabeth modernises the stuffy period drama and instead tells us a story of sex, scandal and power. Mel reveals the answers to the big historical questions behind this iconic monarch. Why did she never marry? Why did she wear such heavy make up? And just how close did she come to being assassinated? Let's find out! Don’t forget you can always stop by our website www.realmoviesfakehistory.com You can also subscribe to us on social media to keep up to date on future episodes Facebook  (https://www.facebook.com/realmoviesfakehistory) Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/realmoviesfakehistory/)