Miniseries
(2003)
Overview
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.
Cast
as Charles II
as George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
as James, Duke of York
as James, Duke of Monmouth
as Catharine of Braganza
as Lord Shaftesbury
as Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
Episodes
Part One 0.0
November 16, 2003
In 1660, after years in exile, Charles II is restored to the throne of England but is abandoned by his friend, the Duke…
Part Two 0.0
November 23, 2003
A fiery comet in the sky is rumoured to portend doom on Charlie's reign.
Part Three 0.0
November 30, 2003
A plot is unearthed against the King. Anti-Papist fury threatens the King's position.
Part Four 0.0
December 7, 2003
As Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.