Aired Tuesday 12 May, 11:40pm - 1:00amon U&Eden

Charles I: Killing a King

Name: 11:40pm - Series 1 Episode 3
Start: 2026-05-12T22:40:00Z
End: 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Location: U&Eden

Series 1 Episode 3

On the 23rd of January 1649, the third day of King Charles' trial, Charles continues to publicly dispute the High Court's legitimacy. There is no choice other than to move forward and enforce the charge against him, with the help of witnesses. After two days of hearing witness testimonies concerning the King's presence in battle, the evidence against him is overwhelming.

Category: Documentary / History / Miniseries
Original air date: 19/12/2019

Cast and crew

Lucy SwinglerDirector
Lisa HiltonHost
Will O'ConnellKing Charles I
Branwell BoydThomas Herbert
Steward FletcherJohn Cooke
Emma QuinnAnne Fairfax
Keira AikenPrincess Elizabeth
Sonny ColhounPrince Henry
Barry TippingOliver Cromwell
Michael LaskowskiThomas Fairfax

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