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Charles I: Downfall of a King: With Brian McCardie, Lisa Hilton, Charles Spencer, Will O'Connell. 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.
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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.
Series 1. How Charles I’s rule collapsed in just fifty tempestuous days. The Final Showdown. 3/3 The stakes are raised as Charles marches on Westminster. A Nation Divided. 2/3 Rumours of the...
Series 1 Episodes. All. Available now (0) Next on (0) Back up to: Charles I: Downfall of a King. The Final Showdown. 3/3 The stakes are raised as Charles marches on Westminster. A Nation Divided....
Jul 8, 2019 · Across three nights historian, Lisa Hilton uncovers a gripping political thriller as fearless politician John Pym squares up to Charles I -a 50-day duel culminating in the King's downfall.
The beginning of 1642 has seen John Pym spurn the King's attempt to bring him onside with a job offer and now Charles's options are running short. He has just one chance left: arrest Pym and his colleagues. On Monday 3 January, Charles strikes, accusing the 'Five Members' of high treason.
Historian Lisa Hilton examines how Charles I's rule collapsed in 50 turbulent days, laying the foundations for the loss of royal power, civil war, and ultimately the King's head.
