Episode 2 | 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.

Episode 1 | Charles II: The Power and the Passion

In 1660 after years in exile, Charles II is restored to the throne of England but is abandoned by his friend, the Duke of B...

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 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.