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Charles II: The Power and The Passion

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Charles II: The Power and the Passion is a four-part television miniseries, broadcast on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003. The series depicts the reign of Charles II, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It focuses on his conflicts with Parliament, his relationships with his mistresses—particularly Barbara Villiers—and his efforts to restore England after the Civil War. When shown in the United States, as The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II, nearly an hour was removed for broadcast by the A&E Network. The edits often make little regard for either the full product's continuity or coherence.

Production Companies

BBC

A+E Studios

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Part One

1. Part One

51min

16th Nov 2003

In 1660, after years in exile, Charles II is restored to the throne of England but is abandoned by his friend, the Duke of Buckingham.

Part Two

2. Part Two

51min

23rd Nov 2003

A fiery comet in the sky is rumoured to portend doom on Charlie's reign.

Part Three

3. Part Three

51min

30th Nov 2003

A plot is unearthed against the King. Anti-Papist fury threatens the King's position.

Part Four

4. Part Four

52min

7th Dec 2003

As Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.

First air date

16th Nov 2003

Last air date

7th Dec 2003

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks