Charles II: The Power and The Passion
Series Overview
Charles II: The Power & the Passion is a four-part television miniseries, broadcast on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003. The series depicts the reign of Charles II, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It focuses on his conflicts with Parliament, his relationships with his mistresses—particularly Barbara Villiers—and his efforts to restore England after the Civil War. When shown in the United States, as The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II, nearly an hour was removed for broadcast by the A&E Network. The edits often make little regard for either the full production's continuity or coherence.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2003 – 2003
Premiered: Sun, Nov 16, 2003
Joe WrightLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part Four”
As Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Wright
Rob Lane
Ryszard Lenczewski
Paul Tothill
Katrine Dudley, Laura Mackie, Emilio Nunez, Lee Morris, Delia Fine
Department Leadership Roster
Mike O'Neill
Costume Design
Rob Lane
Original Music Composer
Paul Tothill
Editor
Ryszard Lenczewski
Director of Photography
Sarah Greenwood
Production Design
Pavel Myslík
Stunt Coordinator
Andreas Petrides
Stunt Coordinator
Simon Giles
Visual Effects Supervisor
Katrine Dudley
Producer
Emilio Nunez
Producer
Lee Morris
Producer
Kate Harwood
Producer
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Charles II: The Power and The Passion about?
Charles II: The Power & the Passion is a four-part television miniseries, broadcast on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003. The series depicts the reign of Charles II, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It focuses on his conflicts with Parliament, his relationships with his mistresses—particularly Barbara Villiers—and his efforts to restore England after the Civil War. When shown in the United States, as The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II, nearly an hour was removed for broadcast by the A&E Network. The edits often make little regard for either the full production's continuity or coherence.
How many seasons does Charles II: The Power and The Passion have?
Charles II: The Power and The Passion comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Charles II: The Power and The Passion?
Key cast members in Charles II: The Power and The Passion include Rufus Sewell, Rupert Graves, Charlie Creed-Miles, Christian Coulson, Shirley Henderson.
Who created or directed Charles II: The Power and The Passion?
Charles II: The Power and The Passion was developed and directed by Joe Wright.