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The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign

Series Overview

Four kings from the House of Stuart sat on the English throne from 1603 to 1688. It was a time of great religious struggle and political instability. The Gunpowder Plot nearly wiped out King James I. The Thirty Years War broke out on the continent. A civil war erupted which led to the public beheading of King Charles I and the birth of a commonwealth headed by Oliver Cromwell. London was ravaged by the plague and the Great Fire of London. Throughout this series we look at the reign of the Stuarts through the powerful Wynn family at Gwydir Castle in North Wales, one of the best time capsules from that era. The story of the Wynn family reflects the turbulent history of this Stuart era. They had close connections with this new royal house and their status would rise and fall with the successes and failures of Stuart rule.

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Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

Air Date Window

2018 – 2018

Premiered: Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, May 17, 2018

Season 1, Episode 4: “King James II”

King James II succeeded his brother King Charles II in 1685. He was a Catholic monarch of a Protestant nation and attempts had already been made to prevent him from claiming the throne. The last of the Stuart Kings would reign for only three years and it would be his own daughter, Mary, who would cause his downfall. She, along with her husband William of Orange, would overthrow the House Of Stuart and see King James II sent into exile. It was also the end of the powerful Wynn family of North Wales. Their status would rise and fall with the Stuart Kings that they served.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lyndy Saville

Screenplay & Story

Cal Seville, William Simpson

Department Leadership Roster

Lyndy Saville

Director

Cal Seville

Writer

William Simpson

Writer

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What is The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign about?

Four kings from the House of Stuart sat on the English throne from 1603 to 1688. It was a time of great religious struggle and political instability. The Gunpowder Plot nearly wiped out King James I. The Thirty Years War broke out on the continent. A civil war erupted which led to the public beheading of King Charles I and the birth of a commonwealth headed by Oliver Cromwell. London was ravaged by the plague and the Great Fire of London. Throughout this series we look at the reign of the Stuarts through the powerful Wynn family at Gwydir Castle in North Wales, one of the best time capsules from that era. The story of the Wynn family reflects the turbulent history of this Stuart era. They had close connections with this new royal house and their status would rise and fall with the successes and failures of Stuart rule.

How many seasons does The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign have?

The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign?

Key cast members in The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign include Kate Williams, Charles Spencer, John Morrill, Philip Mould, A.N. Wilson.

Who created or directed The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign?

The Stuarts: A Bloody Reign was developed and directed by Lyndy Saville.