Charles II: The Power and The Passion
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.
Cast: Rufus Sewell, Rupert Graves, Charlie Creed-Miles
Miniseries
4 episodes
- 1. Part OneIn 1660, after years in exile, Charles II is restored to the throne of England but is abandoned by his friend, the Duke of Buckingham.15CC51minNov 16, 2003
- 2. Part TwoA fiery comet in the sky is rumoured to portend doom on Charlie's reign.15CC51minNov 23, 2003
- 3. Part ThreeA plot is unearthed against the King. Anti-Papist fury threatens the King's position.15CC51minNov 30, 2003
- 4. Part FourAs Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.15CC52minDec 7, 2003
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Charles II: The Power and The Passion
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Joe Wright
- Cast
- Rufus Sewell, Rupert Graves, Charlie Creed-Miles, Christian Coulson, Shirley Henderson, Martin Freeman
- Studio
- BBC, A+E Studios
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
