Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

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.

Cast & Crew

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

Seasons

Episodes (2)

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