Gunpowder, Treason & Plot(2004)
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.
- First aired:
- 2004-03-14
- Country:
- CA, GB
- Network:
- BBC One
Episodes
1. Part One - Mary
2004-03-14 · 100m
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.
2. Part Two - James
2004-03-21 · 101m
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.
Where to watch
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Cast
Clémence Poésy
Mary Queen of Scotts
Robert Carlyle
King James I
Catherine McCormack
Elizabeth I of England
Michael Fassbender
Guy Fawkes
Richard Coyle
Catesby
Paul Nicholls
Lord Darnley
Gary Lewis
John Knox
Tim McInnerny
Cecil
Emilia Fox
Lady Margaret
Richard Harrington
Thomas Percy
Julian Firth
Peers the Parliamentarian
Michael Nardone
Lord Ruthven
