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Charles II: The Power and The Passion

6.320031 season15TV SeriesDrama

Charles II: The Power and the Passion is a four-part television miniseries, broadcast on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003. The series depicts the reign of Charles II, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It…

ProducersEmilio Nunez·Lee Morris

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part One
Nov 16, 2003
E2
Part Two
Nov 23, 2003
E3
Part Three
Nov 30, 2003
E4
Part Four
Dec 7, 2003

Cast

RSRufus Sewell
Rufus Sewell
Charles II
RGRupert Graves
Rupert Graves
George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
CCCharlie Creed-Miles
Charlie Creed-Miles
James, Duke of York
CCChristian Coulson
Christian Coulson
James, Duke of Monmouth
SHShirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Catharine of Braganza
MFMartin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Lord Shaftesbury
HMHelen McCrory
Helen McCrory
Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine

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Charles II: The Power and The Passion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Charles II: The Power and The Passion?

Charles II: The Power and The Passion isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Charles II: The Power and The Passion on Netflix?

No, Charles II: The Power and The Passion is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Charles II: The Power and The Passion on Amazon Prime Video?

Charles II: The Power and The Passion isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Charles II: The Power and The Passion for free?

Charles II: The Power and The Passion isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in Charles II: The Power and The Passion?

Charles II: The Power and The Passion has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.

Are all episodes of Charles II: The Power and The Passion out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Charles II: The Power and The Passion are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Charles II: The Power and The Passion?

No — Charles II: The Power and The Passion ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Charles II: The Power and The Passion based on a true story?

Yes — Charles II: The Power and The Passion is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).