The Last King
Charles II: The Power and the Passion is a four-part television miniseries, broadcast on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003. The series depicts the reign of Charles II, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It focuses on his conflicts with Parliament, his relationships with his mistresses—particularly Barbara Villiers—and his efforts to restore England after the Civil War. When shown in the United States, as The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II, nearly an hour was removed for broadcast by the A&E Network. The edits often make little regard for either the full product's continuity or coherence.
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Season 1
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E1
Part One
In 1660, after years in exile, Charles II is restored to the throne of England but is abandoned by his friend, the Duke of Buckingham.
Nov 16, 2003 · 51m -
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Part Two
A fiery comet in the sky is rumoured to portend doom on Charlie's reign.
Nov 23, 2003 · 51m -
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Part Four
As Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.
Dec 7, 2003 · 52m
