Gunpowder
Series Overview
London, 1605. Robert Catesby, a 33-year old Warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up Parliament and kill the King.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
59 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Sat, Oct 21, 2017
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
On the eve of the 5th of November, Catesby, Fawkes and the plotters load the tunnels below Parliament with barrels of gunpowder. Across the city, Father Garnet is under pressure to reveal Catesby's plot for the good of the Catholic faith. Will the priest be the one to betray Catesby at the eleventh hour?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Gunpowder: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-08
Cast & Creators
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Kit Harington
Robert Catesby
Mark Gatiss
Sir Robert Cecil
Edward Holcroft
Thomas Wintour
Tom Cullen
Guy Fawkes
Peter Mullan
Father Henry Garnet
Liv Tyler
Anne Vaux
Derek Riddell
King James I
Shaun Dooley
Sir William Wade
Robert Emms
Father John Gerard
Luke Neal
Jack Wright
Luke Broughton
Thomas Bates
David Bamber
Lord Northumberland
Hugh Alexander
Sir Philip Herbert
Simon Kunz
Lord Howard
Josh Moran
George Farwell
Richard Glover
Slater
Tom Sweet
Young Robert Catesby
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronan Bennett, Daniel West
Volker Bertelmann
Ollie Madden, Laurie Borg, Ronan Bennett, Matthew Read
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Bertelmann
Original Music Composer
Laurie Borg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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What is Gunpowder about?
London, 1605. Robert Catesby, a 33-year old Warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up Parliament and kill the King.
How many seasons does Gunpowder have?
Gunpowder comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Gunpowder?
Key cast members in Gunpowder include Kit Harington, Mark Gatiss, Edward Holcroft, Tom Cullen, Peter Mullan.
Who created or directed Gunpowder?
Gunpowder was developed and directed by Ronan Bennett, Daniel West.