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Charles II: The Power and The Passion

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About Charles II: The Power and The Passion

Charles II: The Power and The Passion is a drama TV series that premiered on BBC One on November 16, 2003. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "Part Four", aired on December 7, 2003.

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.

  • Drama

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Episodes

4 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2003 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 22 years ago

A dramatisation of Charles II's reign, 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.

Charles II: The Power and The Passion Miniseries release dates →
  1. E4

    4. Part Four

    Finale

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

  2. E3

    3. Part Three

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

  3. E2

    2. Part Two

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

  4. E1

    1. Part One

    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Joe Wright

  • Peter Wight

    Peter Wight

    Ormonde

  • Tabitha Wady

    Tabitha Wady

    Anne Hyde

  • Robert East

    Robert East

    Arlington

  • Dorian Lough

    Dorian Lough

    Clifford

  • Ian McDiarmid

    Ian McDiarmid

    Sir Edward Hyde

  • Graham McTavish

    Graham McTavish

    Captain

  • Diana Rigg

    Diana Rigg

    Queen Henrietta Maria

  • Robert Cavanah

    Rochester

  • Shaun Dingwall

    Shaun Dingwall

    Earl of Danby

  • Nick Bagnall

    Hopkins

  • Mélanie Thierry

    Mélanie Thierry

    Louise de Kéroualle

  • Jochum ten Haaf

    Jochum ten Haaf

    William of Orange

  • Albert Welling

    Albert Welling

    MP

  • Martin Turner

    Martin Turner

    Charles I

  • Sean Biggerstaff

    Sean Biggerstaff

    Henry, Duke of Gloucester

  • Richard Rowlands

    Sir Roger Palmer

Charles II: The Power and The Passion FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Charles II: The Power and The Passion?

Charles II: The Power and The Passion has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 7, 2003.

When did the latest episode of Charles II: The Power and The Passion come out?

The most recent episode of Charles II: The Power and The Passion, Season 1 Episode 4 "Part Four", aired on December 7, 2003.

How many seasons of Charles II: The Power and The Passion are there?

Charles II: The Power and The Passion has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

When did Charles II: The Power and The Passion first air?

Charles II: The Power and The Passion first aired on BBC One on November 16, 2003.

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