Charles I: Downfall of a King

2019•1 series•Entertainment / Drama
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Historian Lisa Hilton discovers how in just fifty tempestuous days Charles I's rule collapsed, laying the foundations for civil war, the loss of Royal power and ultimately, the King's head.

Two Worlds Collide: Episode Image
Episode 1Two Worlds Collide

While King Charles I is in Edinburgh, John Pym, leader of the House of Commons, plots a move to limit the king's power - leading to an irrecoverable split across the country.

A Nation Divided: Episode Image
Episode 2A Nation Divided

John Pym tries to pass parliamentary bills limiting the king's power, but in the Lords, the casting votes are held by bishops loyal to Charles - who become his next target.

The Final Showdown: Episode Image
Episode 3The Final Showdown

Lisa Hilton relates how Charles I plotted to arrest John Pym and his colleagues, accusing them of high treason - only to play right into his enemy's hands.

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