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.
Cast: Clémence Poésy, Robert Carlyle, Catherine McCormack
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Miniseries
2 episodes
1. Part One - MaryIt 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.TV-MACC1 h 40 minMar 14, 2004
2. Part Two - JamesMary'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.TV-MACC1 h 41 minMar 21, 2004
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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.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Clémence Poésy, Robert Carlyle, Catherine McCormack, Michael Fassbender, Richard Coyle, Paul Nicholls
- Studio
- Box TV, Power
