Series synopsis
Gunpowder is a British drama war & politics television series that premiered on BBC One on October 21, 2017. It ended on November 4, 2017. It was created by Ronan Bennett, Daniel West. It stars Kit Harington, Mark Gatiss, Edward Holcroft and Tom Cullen.
Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot.
Premise
Mini series depicting the turbulent and bloody reigns of Scottish monarchs Mary, Queen of Scots and her son King James VI of Scotland who became King James I of England and foiled the Gunpowder Plot.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kit Harington as Robert Catesby
- Mark Gatiss as Sir Robert Cecil
- Edward Holcroft as Thomas Wintour
- Tom Cullen as Guy Fawkes
- Peter Mullan as Father Henry Garnet
- Liv Tyler as Anne Vaux
- Derek Riddell as King James I
- Shaun Dooley as Sir William Wade
Supporting cast
- Robert Emms as Father John Gerard
- Luke Neal as Jack Wright
- Luke Broughton as Thomas Bates
- David Bamber as Lord Northumberland
- Hugh Alexander as Sir Philip Herbert
- Simon Kunz as Lord Howard
- Josh Moran as George Farwell
- Richard Glover as Slater
- Tom Sweet as Young Robert Catesby
- Karl Haynes as Bald Drinker
- Matthew Neal as Kit Wright
- Sean Rigby as Lord Monteagle
Guest cast
- Karl Haynes as Bald Drinker
- Matthew Neal as Kit Wright
- Sean Rigby as Lord Monteagle
- Daniel West as Thomas Percy
- Pedro Casablanc as Constable of Castille
- Philip Hill-Pearson as Sir Everard Digby
- Andy Lucas as De Tassis
- Kate Wood as Susan Whinniard
- Sian Webber as Lady Dorothy Dibdale
- Thom Ashley as Father Daniel Smith
- Eleanor Inglis as Lady Dorothy's Servant
- Gordon Mounsey as Execution Clergyman
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | October 21, 2017 | November 4, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 It is 1603, and as England wars with Spain and the bloody persecution of Catholics intensifies, a young nobleman resolves to avenge his kin and defend his faith by any means necessary. |
October 21, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As the king's network of spies close in on them, Catesby and Wintour attempt to raise an army for their plot across mainland Europe. Returning to London with Guy Fawkes in tow, Catesby assembles his gang of plotters for the first time. They know they must act fast, and the plan is formed - they will strike next week, 5 November, at the opening of Parliament. |
October 28, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 On the eve of the 5th of November, Catesby, Fawkes and the plotters load the tunnels below Parliament with barrels of gunpowder. Across the city, Father Garnet is under pressure to reveal Catesby's plot for the good of the Catholic faith. Will the priest be the one to betray Catesby at the eleventh hour? |
November 4, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 21, 2017 |
| Last aired | November 4, 2017 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:10:00 |