Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

6.1 Mar 2004 1 Season 2 Episodes 100m/ep TV-MA

Ended

Overview

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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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

Key Crew

Gillies MacKinnon

Director

Jimmy McGovern

Writer

Part One - Mary

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.

Mar 14, 2004 100m

Part Two - James

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.

Mar 21, 2004 101m

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