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King Charles I is imprisoned in Windsor Castle and executed for treason in 1649, changing politics and power in England forever.

Documentary · 2019 · 59 min

Starring Will O'Connell , Branwell Boyd , Steward Fletcher

Director Lucy Swingler

EPISODE 1

The Twelve Days of Christmas

In 1648, after his defeat during the Civil War, King Charles I is placed under house arrest; Oliver Cromwell is plotting in Parliament.

58 min · 17 Dec 2019
EPISODE 2

Enemy of the People

Parliament race to construct their case of treason against King Charles I, as he prepares an unexpected defence that will decide the fate of a nation.

58 min · 18 Dec 2019
EPISODE 3

Murderer or Martyr

The trial of King Charles continues and witnesses give testimonies regarding his presence in battle. Charles faces judgement and the country becomes a republic.

58 min · 19 Dec 2019

Will O'Connell

King Charles I
Branwell Boyd

Thomas Herbert
Steward Fletcher

John Cooke
Emma Louise Quinn

Anne Fairfax
Keira Aiken

Princess Elizabeth
Sonny Colhoun

Prince Henry
Barry Tipping

Oliver Cromwell
Michael Laskowski

Thomas Fairfax
Lisa Hilton

Host
Lucy Swingler

Director