Episode 1 | Charles II: The Power and the Passion

01: Act One: At Court | Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls

Lucy Worsley explores the lives of Charles II's mistresses at the royal court, inc...

07: Charles I | Landmarks

This programme looks at the life of Charles I.

02: Act Two: At Home | Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls

Lucy Worsley explores the ordinary and the extraordinary lives of women in the home...

02: Invasion and Defence | Britain and the Sea

David Dimbleby continues his voyage round Britain, sailing along the south east coast from Hampshire to Kent - the edge of Bri...

03: Act Three: At Work and At Play | Harlots, Housewives and Heroines: A 17th Century History for Girls

Lucy Worsley looks at some remarkable women of the Restoration period...

03: Shadow in the Sun | Elizabeth R

Elizabeth meets an interesting suitor, the Duke of Anjou, much to the Puritans' disapproval. Now Elizabeth must decide whether to follow ...

04: Horrible Conspiracies | Elizabeth R

Elizabeth finds her position increasingly threatened by Mary, Queen of Scots and her loyal supporters. Will Elizabeth have to execute...

06: Sweet England's Pride | Elizabeth R

An elderly Elizabeth instructs the Earl of Essex to quell the threat of an Irish uprising, but will she have to deal with a rebellion...

08: Charles II | Landmarks

This programme looks at the life of Charles II.

Episode 2 | Charles II: The Power and the Passion

A fiery comet in the sky is rumoured to portend doom on Charlie's reign.

Episode 3 | Charles II: The Power and the Passion

A plot is unearthed against the King. Anti-Papist fury threatens the King's position.

Episode 4 | Charles II: The Power and the Passion

As Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.