Charles I: Killing A King

Name: Charles I: Killing A King
Released: 2019-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Will O'Connell, Branwell Boyd, Steward Fletcher

TV Show · Documentary · History

Investigating a momentous event in the UK's political history, the trial and execution of King Charles I, an act that changed politics and power in England forever.

2019 · 58m

Starring Will O'Connell, Branwell Boyd, Steward Fletcher

Director Lucy Swingler

EPISODE 1

Twelve Days of Christmas

On December 1648, the Puritan government banned all celebrations and King Charles I is imprisoned in Windsor Castle. During Christmastide, the monarch would ordinarily feast and celebrate but instead he spends Christmas Day alone.

58 min
EPISODE 2

Enemy of the People

Tuesday, 9 January 1649, crowds gather in Cheapside London as a proclamation is read out. King Charles I will be put on public trial at Westminster Hall in ten days' time, which sends shock waves through the City.

58 min
EPISODE 3

Murderer or Martyr

On 23 January 1649, the third day of King Charles' trial, Charles continues to publicly dispute the High Court's legitimacy. There is no choice other than to move forward and enforce the charge against him, with the help of witnesses.

58 min