Charles II: The Power and The Passion
Charles II: The Power and The Passion

Charles II: The Power and The Passion

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2003- 2003
1 Seasons
4 Episodes
6.2(17 votes)
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Drama

Overview

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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BBC
A+E Studios

Cast & Crew

7 members
Acting

Rufus Sewell

Charles II

Rufus Sewell
Acting

Rupert Graves

George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Rupert Graves
Acting

Charlie Creed-Miles

James, Duke of York

Charlie Creed-Miles
Acting

Christian Coulson

James, Duke of Monmouth

Christian Coulson
Acting

Shirley Henderson

Catharine of Braganza

Shirley Henderson
Acting

Martin Freeman

Lord Shaftesbury

Martin Freeman
Acting

Helen McCrory

Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine

Helen McCrory

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