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Charles II - The Power And The Passion

Season 1
Racy, visceral and violent, this opulent costume drama is a romp through a period of history when to move fast was to capture the prize: in politics and in love. Dynamic Charles II made the most of being King of England; he surrounded himself with witty courtiers and entertained beautiful mistresses. Can Charles succeed in restoring his proud nation to its former glory?
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Episode 1
    November 16, 2003
    59min
    TV-MA
    Charles Stuart is restored to the throne after years spent in exile from Republican England. Abandoned by his oldest friend, the Duke of Buckingham, Charles has reached his lowest ebb when the sudden death of Oliver Cromwell galvanises the Royalist cause. Only one man can unite the nation and prevent a return to Civil War.
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  2. S1 E2 - Episode 2
    June 30, 2002
    60min
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    A fiery comet in the sky is rumored to portend doom on Charles's reign. Beset by plague and war, and embroiled in bitter wrangles with Parliament as he battles to keep his Catholic brother James in line to the throne, Charles is forced to sacrifice trusty minister Sir Edward Hyde. As the Queen fails to produce a legitimate heir, Charles comes under pressure to divorce and remarry.
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  3. S1 E3 - Episode 3
    November 29, 2003
    60min
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    In the anti-papist aftermath of the fire of London, Charles takes a great risk by inviting his beloved sister Minette to come from Catholic France to negotiate secret treaties on behalf of Louis XIV. French gold will give Charles the freedom to stand up to his rebellious Parliament, led by Protestant Shaftesbury who even enlists Charles's oldest friend, the Duke of Buckingham.
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  4. S1 E4 - Episode 4
    December 6, 2003
    59min
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    Villainous opportunist Titus Oates capitalizes on the mood of the times to propagate a rabid purge of Catholics that spirals out of control. His vicious lies cast doubt on the loyalty of Queen Catherine herself. The Protestant bid to exclude the Duke of York from the throne gathers momentum and Charles is forced to take desperate measures.
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Content advisory
Nudityviolencealcohol usefoul languagesexual content
Subtitles
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Directors
Joe Wright
Producers
Kate Harwood
Starring
Rufus SewellDiana RiggRupert Graves
Studio
BBC
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