Charles II: The Power & the Passion (TV)
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Drama
In exile after the execution of his father Charles I, Charles II (Rufus Sewell) takes comfort where he can; in his illegitimate son James (Charlie Creed-Miles), later Duke of Monmouth, and among whores. But news of Oliver Cromwell's death sees Charles' triumphant ride into London to be crowned King. This heralds another victory - the long anticipated seduction of beautiful, tantalising Barbara Villiers (Helen McCrory) who had been ... [+]