Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

2004
1 Seasons
2 Episodes
6.019 (28)
Ended

Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot.

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Seasons

2. Part Two - James

March 21, 2004

Mary's son James finally succeeds to the English and Scottish throne after the death of the childless Elizabeth but is faced with growing discontent from the Catholics culminating in an attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the houses of Parliament and kill the king.

1. Part One - Mary

March 14, 2004

It is the late sixteenth century and Elizabeth I is the protestant Queen of England. Her cousin Mary returns from France to Scotland and is hailed as Mary Queen of Scots, a catholic queen. She is a threat to Elizabeth as she has a claim to the throne of England.

Description

Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot.

Genres

Drama War & Politics
Cast

Clémence Poésy
Robert Carlyle
Catherine McCormack
Michael Fassbender
Richard Coyle
Paul Nicholls
Gary Lewis
Tim McInnerny
Emilia Fox
Richard Harrington
Julian Firth
Michael Nardone
Sam Troughton
Rupert Procter
Steven Duffy
Carmen Ungureanu
Tadeusz Pasternak
Maria Popistașu
Daniela Nardini
Radu Andrei Micu
Garry Sweeney
Cătălin Babliuc
Emil Hostina
Iain Robertson
Mădălina Constantin
Channel

BBC One