

Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
2004-03-14 · 100 min / episode · ★ 6.1
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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- Canada, United Kingdom
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Clémence PoésyMary Queen of Scotts
Robert CarlyleKing James I
Catherine McCormackElizabeth I of England
Michael FassbenderGuy Fawkes
Richard CoyleCatesby
Paul NichollsLord Darnley
Gary LewisJohn Knox
Tim McInnernyCecil
Emilia FoxLady Margaret
Richard HarringtonThomas Percy
Julian FirthPeers the Parliamentarian
Michael NardoneLord Ruthven
Sam TroughtonThomas Winter
Rupert ProcterLord Monteagle
Maria PopistașuLady Marie
Radu Andrei MicuLord John HuntlyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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