The Gunpowder Plot (2005)
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.
Director: Michael Wadding
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Cast
- Alice Hogge - Self - Presenter/Narrator
- Antonia Fraser - Self
- Diarmaid MacCulloch - Self
- Alison Weir - Self
- Pauline Croft - Self
- Anne Somerset - Self
- Mark Nicholls - Self
- Steve Murray - Self
Production: BBC, BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Wadding
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
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, Pauline Croft, Anne Somerset.
- How long is The Gunpowder Plot?
- The Gunpowder Plot has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is The Gunpowder Plot?
- The Gunpowder Plot is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Gunpowder Plot produced?
- The Gunpowder Plot was produced in United Kingdom.