Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003)
Synopsis
Charles II: The Power and the Passion is a four-part television miniseries, broadcast on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003. The series depicts the reign of Charles II, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It focuses on his conflicts with Parliament, his relationships with his mistresses—particularly Barbara Villiers—and his efforts to restore England after the Civil War. When shown in the United States, as The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II, nearly an hour was removed for broadcast by the A&E Network. The edits often make little regard for either the full product's continuity or coherence.
First Air Date: 2003-11-16
Last Air Date: 2003-12-07
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Created By: Joe Wright
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Rufus Sewell as Charles II
- Rupert Graves as George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
- Charlie Creed-Miles as James, Duke of York
- Christian Coulson as James, Duke of Monmouth
- Shirley Henderson as Catharine of Braganza
- Martin Freeman as Lord Shaftesbury
- Helen McCrory as Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
- Peter Wight as Ormonde
- Tabitha Wady as Anne Hyde
- Robert East as Arlington
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None (2003)
A dramatisation of Charles II's reign, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It focuses on his conflicts with Parliament, his relationships with his mistresses—particularly Barbara Villiers—and his efforts to restore England after the Civil War.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part One
In 1660, after years in exile, Charles II is restored to the throne of England but is abandoned by his friend, the Duke of Buckingham.
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Ep. 2: Part Two
A fiery comet in the sky is rumoured to portend doom on Charlie's reign.
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Ep. 3: Part Three
A plot is unearthed against the King. Anti-Papist fury threatens the King's position.
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Ep. 4: Part Four
As Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.
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