← Charles II: The Power and The Passion

Miniseries

4 episodes · 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.

  1. 1

    Part One

    Nov 16, 200351 min★ 7.7

    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.

  2. 2

    Part Two

    Nov 23, 200351 min★ 7.4

    A fiery comet in the sky is rumoured to portend doom on Charlie's reign.

  3. 3

    Part Three

    Nov 30, 200351 min★ 7.6

    A plot is unearthed against the King. Anti-Papist fury threatens the King's position.

  4. 4

    Part Four

    Dec 7, 200352 min★ 7.6

    As Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.