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Historian Lisa Hilton discovers how, in just fifty tempestuous days, Charles I’s rule collapsed, laying the foundations for civil war, the loss of royal power...
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  • Two Worlds Collide
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    Two Worlds Collide

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2019

    Historical docudrama series. Following a Catholic uprising in Ireland, in which thousands of Protestants are killed, Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in Charles I's rule.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • A Nation Divided
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    A Nation Divided

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/10/2019

    Charles's predicament worsens. With the Queen implicated in the Irish rebellion, the King tries to buy off Pym by offering him the position of chancellor of the exchequer.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Final Showdown
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    The Final Showdown

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/2019

    Having failed to bring round Pym, Charles accuses the 'Five Members' of high treason and marches on Westminster.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown