How to watch 'Gunpowder Siege'
The premium drama plunges into the aftermath of the foiled Gunpowder Plot, spotlighting its three leaders – Robert Catesby, Thomas Wintour, and Thomas Percy.
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Gunpowder Siege is an explosive three-part series that dramatically reimagines the most infamous rebellion plot in British history. Prepare to see the story you thought you knew blown wide open, as myths are shattered to reveal the forgotten, gripping truth behind the Gunpowder Plot.
The premium drama plunges into the aftermath of the foiled plot, spotlighting its three leaders – Robert Catesby, his cunning cousin Thomas Wintour, and their ruthless enforcer Thomas Percy.
Instantly branded as the most wanted men in England, they race from London to the Midlands, seeking to ignite a Catholic rebellion. Their plan? To overthrow King James I and place his young daughter, Princess Elizabeth, on the throne.
Narrating their journey is a shadowy female presence, Anne Vaux, whose quiet strength and unwavering conviction will ultimately be hailed as instrumental in the survival of English Catholicism.
Had these daring conspirators succeeded in their plan, Britain might look very different today.
When is ‘Gunpowder Siege’ on in the UK?
The first episode of Gunpowder Siege airs Monday, 4th November at 9pm on Sky HISTORY. The show opens with Catesby, Wintour and Percy fleeing to Holbeche House to plan their next steps, in the aftermath of their failed assassination attempt.
Sky HISTORY is available on Sky 123 (Scotland 124), Sky Glass / Sky Stream 115 and Virgin 131.
Will ‘Gunpowder Siege’ be available to watch on demand?
Sky and Virgin customers will be able to catch up on Gunpowder Siege from Monday, 4th November.
