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Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

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Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

2004- 2004

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

6.1(29 votes)

Ended

Drama

War & Politics

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy

Mary Queen of Scotts

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

King James I

Catherine McCormack

Catherine McCormack

Elizabeth I of England

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Guy Fawkes

Richard Coyle

Richard Coyle

Catesby

Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls

Lord Darnley

Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

John Knox

Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny

Cecil

Emilia Fox

Emilia Fox

Lady Margaret

Richard Harrington

Richard Harrington

Thomas Percy

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