The chronicle of Charles II's time on the throne, his ten-year exile from Oliver Cromwell's England, and his triumphant return.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Cast:Rufus Sewell , Rupert Graves , Charlie Creed-Miles , Christian Coulson , Shirley Henderson , Martin Freeman , Helen McCrory , Peter Wight , Tabitha Wady , Robert East , Dorian Lough , Ian McDiarmid , Graham McTavish , Diana Rigg , Robert Cavanah , Shaun Dingwall , Nick Bagnall , Mélanie Thierry
In 1660 after years in exile, Charles II is restored to the throne of England but is abandoned by his friend, the Duke of Buckingham.
A fiery comet in the sky is rumoured to portend doom on Charlie's reign.
A plot is unearthed against the King. Anti-Papist fury threatens the King's position.
As Protestant dissent rises, the king tries to silence his enemies once and for all.