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Charles II, Part One: Through the World in Various Fortune

By Mike Walker. When news of Oliver Cromwell's death reaches Brussels, the exiled Charles II plots his return. With Jamie Parker.

By Mike Walker

Charting the early life of Charles II, as a young boy in the court of his father and during the Civil War, his life in exile during the interregnum, and later his failed attempts to regain the crown. When news finally reaches him of Oliver Cromwell's death, Charles plots his return once more.

Directors: Marc Beeby & Sasha Yevtushenko.

58 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Aug 2014 21:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Charles Jamie Parker
James Will Howard
Kenelm Digby Paul Hilton
Hyde Michael Bertenshaw
Young Charles Adam Thomas Wright
Brodie Clive Hayward
General Monck Alun Raglan
Secretary Matthew Watson
Colonel David Cann
Director Marc Beeby
Director Sasha Yevtushenko
Writer Mike Walker

Broadcasts

  • Sun 10 Aug 2014 15:00
  • Sat 16 Aug 2014 21:00

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