
Episode 56: Published by Authority
1627The Duke of Buckingham exploits the burgeoning news industry to promote his military expedition to the Isle of Rhe in France. But despite the positive spin in the press, victory proves elusive.
17 Touko 201945min

Episode 55: The Forced Loan
1626-1627Charles implements his "new counsels" and raises money outside of parliament. Within the Privy Council, a debate rages over whether this is a war-time emergency or the new normal.
11 Touko 201940min

Episode 54: The Non-Alliance
1626Without any parliamentary subsidies, England is forced to sit on the sidelines during the campaigning season of 1626. However, Buckingham and Charles are active on the diplomatic front, as an att...
4 Touko 201936min

Episode 53: New Opinions
Summer 1626After a disastrous parliament, Charles forges an alliance with the ceremonial, anti-Calvinist wing of the Church. His hope is that a more orderly Church will create a more orderly society.
27 Huhti 201931min

Episode 52: I Took Him Not for A God
Spring 1626New accusations against Buckingham raise the stakes at Westminster. Charles is faced with either saving his chief minister, or securing funding for his war.
20 Huhti 201934min

Episode 51: Common Fame
Spring 1626After a disastrous first 11 months of his reign, Charles opens his second parliament. As he prepares to swallow his pride and ask parliament for money to continue the war, a group sets the...
13 Huhti 201934min

Episode 50: Elections
Winter 1626Across the kingdom elections to the House of Commons mark the beginning of a new parliament. Charles and Buckingham do their best to ensure government friendly representatives are selected...
6 Huhti 201938min

Episode 49: York House
Winter 1626The Calvinist members of the Patriot Coalition give Charles and Buckingham one last chance to prove their dedication to the Protestant cause as a new session of parliament begins. At York ...
30 Maalis 201935min





















