This is a wonderful series; one that presents the intrigues and lesser known, but remarkably influential, characters at a key turning point in history. The cinematography is state of the art, the presenter is utterly compelling and the interviewees are all interesting and dynamic (very cool listening to Lady Diana's brother in person, who it seems is a subject matter expert on the period). This series helped me get a much better sense of the dynamics of this critical period in the history of democracy.
You can safely ignore the 1 star reviews from MAGA people who are butt-hurt that trump gets mentioned in a single line of the three hours documentary! These people are THE most sensitive snow flakes in the world today! Trump is mentioned in context of a sovereign not listening to elected representatives - that's all. To rate a magisterial work such as this with 1 star, just because your cult leader is mentioned, but without it being a suck up, is juvenile in the extreme.
I must say however, that this series demands follow up; come on BBC et al, you can't leave us with a quote like "without the events of these 50 days and their consequences, the American Revolution and French Revolution would not have occurred", without giving us a second series and at three least more episodes.
This series is a credit to all involved and a great example of how state of the art TV can educate and entertain at the same time.
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Charles I Downfall of a King
Season 1Historian Lisa Hilton reveals how this cataclysmic moment in our nation's past was sparked by the events of just 50 days. Across three one-hour episodes, she dissects the dark, Machiavellian world of England's revolution. This timely political thriller shows how Parliament found its mettle, Charles' Divine Right monarchy collapsed and modern democracy took its first steps.
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Episodes (3)
- 1. Two Worlds CollideJuly 8, 201959min13+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Across three nights historian, Lisa Hilton uncovers a gripping political thriller as fearless politician John Pym squares up to Charles I -a 50-day duel culminating in the King's downfall. - 2. A Nation DividedJuly 9, 201959min13+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
The political duel between Charles I and his politician nemesis John Pym turns revolutionary with mobs intimidating Royalists and the King facing attack on many fronts. - 3. The Final ShowdownJuly 10, 201959min13+SubtitlesEnglish [CC]Audio languagesEnglish
Charles I's duel with politician archenemy John Pym enters its brutal final phase. As his Queen is threatened Charles' tyrannical dark side rises up with devastating consequences.
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- Directors
- Tom Cholmondeley
- Producers
- Catrin L Evans
- Season year
- 2019
- Network
- Darlow Smithson Productions
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