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The Best Episodes of Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

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Best episode: S1E1 Part One - Mary; 6.27 votes
Top season: Season 1; 6.2avg
Binge time: 3h 21m; 2 episodes

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6.2/10(7 votes)
#1 - Part One - Mary
S1:E13/14/2004
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.
Director:Gillies MacKinnon
Writer:Jimmy McGovern
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Director:Gillies MacKinnon
Writer:Jimmy McGovern
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#2 - Part Two - James
S1:E23/21/2004
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.
Director:Gillies MacKinnon
Writer:Jimmy McGovern
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Director:Gillies MacKinnon
Writer:Jimmy McGovern

Best Episodes Summary

"Part One - Mary" is the best rated episode of Gunpowder, Treason & Plot. It scored 6.2/10 from 7 votes. Directed by Gillies MacKinnon and written by Jimmy McGovern, it aired on March 14, 2004. This episode scored 6.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part Two - James".

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