November 16, 2003

Miniseries

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.

01. Part One

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.

51min

November 16, 2003

02. Part Two

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

51min

November 23, 2003

03. Part Three

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

51min

November 30, 2003

04. Part Four

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

52min

December 7, 2003