Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Channel BBC One · Starring Kevin McKidd, Clémence Poésy, Robert Carlyle
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.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. Part One - MaryMarch 14, 2004 · 100 minIt 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.
- Episode 2: 2. Part Two - JamesMarch 21, 2004 · 101 minMary'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.
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Credits
- Kevin McKiddBothwell · 2 episodes
- Clémence PoésyMary Queen of Scotts · 2 episodes
- Robert CarlyleKing James I · 2 episodes
- Catherine McCormackElizabeth I of England · 2 episodes
- Michael FassbenderGuy Fawkes · 2 episodes
- Richard CoyleCatesby · 2 episodes
- Gillies MacKinnonDirector · 2 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 100 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- March 14, 2004
- LAST AIRED
- March 21, 2004
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- Box TV, Power
