Charles II: The Power and The Passion (2003)
Charles II: The Power and The Passion is a 2003 drama series created by Joe Wright. It stars Rufus Sewell, Rupert Graves and Charlie Creed-Miles.
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.
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What is Charles II: The Power and The Passion about?
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.
When was Charles II: The Power and The Passion released?
Charles II: The Power and The Passion was released on 16 November 2003.
How many episodes does Charles II: The Power and The Passion have?
Charles II: The Power and The Passion has 4 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Charles II: The Power and The Passion?
Charles II: The Power and The Passion was created by Joe Wright.
Where can I watch Charles II: The Power and The Passion?
Charles II: The Power and The Passion is available on BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , The Roku Channel, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Charles II: The Power and The Passion
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Cast
- Rufus Sewell as Charles II
- Rupert Graves as George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
- Charlie Creed-Miles as James, Duke of York
- Christian Coulson as James, Duke of Monmouth
- Shirley Henderson as Catharine of Braganza
- Martin Freeman as Lord Shaftesbury
- Helen McCrory as Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
- Peter Wight as Ormonde
- Tabitha Wady as Anne Hyde
- Robert East as Arlington
- Dorian Lough as Clifford
- Ian McDiarmid as Sir Edward Hyde