Genres
Networks
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Overview
Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot.
Top Cast
Clémence Poésy
Mary Queen of Scotts
Robert Carlyle
King James I
Catherine McCormack
Elizabeth I of England
Michael Fassbender
Guy Fawkes
Richard Coyle
Catesby
Paul Nicholls
Lord Darnley
Gary Lewis
John Knox
Tim McInnerny
Cecil
Seasons
Season 1 (2004)
No overview available.
2 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Part One - Mary
2004-03-14It is the late sixteenth century and Elizabeth I is the protestant Queen of England. Her cousin Mary returns from France to Scotland and is hailed as Mary Queen of Scots, a catholic queen. She is a threat to Elizabeth as she has a claim to the throne of England.
Runtime: 100 minEpisode 2: Part Two - James
2004-03-21Mary's son James finally succeeds to the English and Scottish throne after the death of the childless Elizabeth but is faced with growing discontent from the Catholics culminating in an attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the houses of Parliament and kill the king.
Runtime: 101 min
