The Gunpowder Plot
Synopsis
A BBC Timewatch documentary examining history's first major attempted terrorist attack. His attempt to blow up Parliament has seen Guy Fawkes go down in infamy, but the attempted coup was about much more than just one man. Hatched by a group of 13 conspirators, the 1605 plot came after decades of simmering religious tension in England. Fed by an atmosphere of fear and alienation, a group of disaffected young Catholics decided to assassinate King James I and the entire political establishment. Now with the help of CGI to recreate early 17th-century London, see how much damage would have been caused by the explosion, while dramatic reconstructions uncover the men behind the plan and explore what drove them to radicalism.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Wadding
- Original Title
- The Gunpowder Plot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- BBC, BBC Four
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Wadding
Michael Wadding
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Michael Wadding
Director
Michael Wadding
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Gunpowder Plot about?
A BBC Timewatch documentary examining history's first major attempted terrorist attack. His attempt to blow up Parliament has seen Guy Fawkes go down in infamy, but the attempted coup was about much more than just one man. Hatched by a group of 13 conspirators, the 1605 plot came after decades of simmering religious tension in England. Fed by an atmosphere of fear and alienation, a group of disaffected young Catholics decided to assassinate King James I and the entire political establishment. Now with the help of CGI to recreate early 17th-century London, see how much damage would have been caused by the explosion, while dramatic reconstructions uncover the men behind the plan and explore what drove them to radicalism.
Who directed The Gunpowder Plot?
The Gunpowder Plot was directed by Michael Wadding.
Who stars in The Gunpowder Plot?
The principal cast of The Gunpowder Plot includes Alice Hogge, Antonia Fraser, Diarmaid MacCulloch, Alison Weir, Pauline Croft.
When was The Gunpowder Plot released and how long is it?
The Gunpowder Plot was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gunpowder Plot?
The Gunpowder Plot holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).