Charles I: The Downfall Of A King

Charles I: The Downfall Of A King

Documentary 2019

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Historian Lisa Hilton examines how Charles I's rule collapsed in 50 turbulent days, laying the foundations for the loss of royal power, civil war, and ultimately the King's head.

Documentary 2019

Starring Will O'Connell, Lewis Crawford, Brian McCardie

EPISODE 1

Charles I: The Downfall Of A King

John Pym plots a dangerous move to limit King Charles' power while in Edinburgh; the duel between these two men will spiral into an irrecoverable split.

59 min · Jul 9, 2019
EPISODE 2

A Nation Divided

Over 200 MPs return to Westminster after the King's Proclamation is sent around the country; Pym tries to pass parliamentary bills limiting the King's power.

59 min · Jul 10, 2019
EPISODE 3

The Final Showdown

The beginning of 1642 has seen John Pym spurn the King's attempt to bring him on side with a job offer and now Charles' options are running short; he has just one option left, to arrest Pym and his colleagues.

59 min · Jul 11, 2019

Will O'Connell

Charles I
Lewis Crawford

Charles II
Brian McCardie

John Pym
Doireann Mckenna

Henrietta Maria
Terence Rowlands

Van Dyck

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Charles I: The Downfall Of A King

DOCUMENTARY

Historian Lisa Hilton examines how Charles I's rule collapsed in 50 turbulent days, laying the foundations for the loss of royal power, civil war, and ultimately the King's head.

Information

Studio: BBC Four
Released: 2019

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (SDH)