Charles I: Downfall of a King (2019): S01E01 – Two Worlds Collide

Introduction 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 and, ultimately, the king’s head. Outline Following a Catholic uprising in Ireland, in which thousands of Protestants are killed, Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in Charles I’s…

Andrew Marshall

13/12/2021

1–2 minutes

Civil War, English Civil War, History, Military Documentary

Introduction

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 and, ultimately, the king’s head.

Outline

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.

Charles I: Downfall of a King Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 09 July 2019.
Rating: 13+.
Running Time: 59 minutes.
Country: UK.
Language: English.