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The Gunpowder Plot (2005)

Movie 49 min

Documentary History

A BBC Timewatch documentary examining history's first major attempted terrorist attack. His attempt to blow up Parliament has seen Guy Fawkes go down in infamy, but the attempted coup was about much more than just one man. Hatched by a group of 13 conspirators, the 1605 plot came after decades of simmering religious tension in England. Fed by an atmosphere of fear and alienation, a group of disaffected young Catholics decided to assassinate King James I and the entire political establishment. Now with the help of CGI to recreate early 17th-century London, see how much damage would have been caused by the explosion, while dramatic reconstructions uncover the men behind the plan and explore what drove them to radicalism.

Michael Wadding Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 2005
Runtime
49 min
Language
Studio
, BBC Four

Cast

Alice Hogge Self - Presenter/Narrator Antonia Fraser Antonia Fraser Self Diarmaid MacCulloch Diarmaid MacCulloch Self Alison Weir Self Pauline Croft Self Anne Somerset Self Mark Nicholls Self Steve Murray Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gunpowder Plot about?
A BBC Timewatch documentary examining history's first major attempted terrorist attack. His attempt to blow up Parliament has seen Guy Fawkes go down in infamy, but the attempted coup was about much more than just one man. Hatched by a group of 13 conspirators, the 1605 plot came after decades of simmering religious tension in England. Fed by an atmosphere of fear and alienation, a group of disaffected young Catholics decided to assassinate King James I and the entire political establishment. Now with the help of CGI to recreate early 17th-century London, see how much damage would have been caused by the explosion, while dramatic reconstructions uncover the men behind the plan and explore what drove them to radicalism.
Who directed The Gunpowder Plot?
The Gunpowder Plot was directed by Michael Wadding.
Who stars in The Gunpowder Plot?
The Gunpowder Plot stars Alice Hogge, Antonia Fraser, Diarmaid MacCulloch, Alison Weir.
When was The Gunpowder Plot released?
The Gunpowder Plot is a 2005 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch The Gunpowder Plot?
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