Release Date

16 Nov, 2003

Runtime

01:00: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

4/1

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Charles II: The Power and The Passion

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Specials

Miniseries

16 Nov, 2003

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.

Created By

Joe Wright

Actors

Rufus Sewell

Rupert Graves

Charlie Creed-Miles

Christian Coulson

Shirley Henderson

Martin Freeman

Helen McCrory

Crew