Gillies MacKinnon
Director
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot (2004)
Miniseries
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.
Released March 14, 2004
Episode 100 min
17+
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Production Companies: Box TV, Power
Network: BBC One
S1E1 - Part One - Mary
It 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.
March 14, 2004, midnight
S1E2 - Part Two - James
Mary'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.
March 21, 2004, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 100 min.
Season Runtime: 201 min.
Released: March 14, 2004
Last Air Date: March 21, 2004, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA / 17+
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