Charles I: Downfall of a King

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Station:
BBC Four (GB)

Status:
Ended

Start:
2019-07-09

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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.

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S1E1 - Two Worlds Collide

Following a Catholic uprising in Ireland, in which thousands of Protestants are killed, Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in Charles I's rule.

Air Date: 09 Jul 2019 15:00 (CDT)

S1E2 - A Nation Divided

Charles's predicament worsens. With the Queen implicated in the Irish rebellion, the King tries to buy off Pym by offering him the position of chancellor of the exchequer.

Air Date: 10 Jul 2019 15:00 (CDT)

S1E3 - The Final Showdown

Having failed to bring round Pym, Charles accuses the 'Five Members' of high treason and marches on Westminster.

Air Date: 11 Jul 2019 15:00 (CDT)