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Charles II: The Power and The Passion

Charles II: The Power and The Passion - Miniseries (2003)

Audience Score
65

Miniseries Plot

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.

Charles II: The Power and The Passion Miniseries aired on November 16th, 2003.

Miniseries Episodes

1. Part One

November 16th, 200351 min

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. Part Two

November 23rd, 200351 min

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

3. Part Three

November 30th, 200351 min

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

4. Part Four

December 7th, 200352 min

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