Charles I: Downfall of a King
Historian Lisa Hilton discovers how, in just fifty tempestuous days, Charles I’s rule collapsed, laying the foundations for civil war, the loss of royal power and, ultimately, the king’s head.
Cast: Lisa Hilton
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Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. Two Worlds CollideHistorical docudrama series. Following a Catholic uprising in Ireland, in which thousands of Protestants are killed, Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in Charles I's rule.PGCC59minJul 9, 2019
- 2. A Nation DividedCharles's predicament worsens. With the Queen implicated in the Irish rebellion, the King tries to buy off Pym by offering him the position of chancellor of the exchequer.PGCC59minJul 10, 2019
- 3. The Final ShowdownHaving failed to bring round Pym, Charles accuses the 'Five Members' of high treason and marches on Westminster.PGCC59minJul 11, 2019
Charles I: Downfall of a King
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Historian Lisa Hilton discovers how, in just fifty tempestuous days, Charles I’s rule collapsed, laying the foundations for civil war, the loss of royal power and, ultimately, the king’s head.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Lisa Hilton
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- DSP
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Audio languages
English
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