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Gunpowder, Treason & Plot.

Name: Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 2004-03-14
Rating: 6.1

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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.

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Miniseries.

Part One - Mary

2004-03-14 · 1h 40m

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.

Part Two - James

2004-03-21 · 1h 41m

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.