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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
gunpowder, treason and plot, 21 Sep 2005
Despite the rampant insincerity to historical accuracy this is enjoyable, well acted and well written. Clemence Poesy as Mary Queen of Scots is particularly good, and it is her story, making up the first half of dvd, that is the best. She makes a very arresting leading lady. Robert Carlyle as James I is convincingly nauseous. He really is believeable as the creepy, unpleasant king. Kevin McKidd is the other notable standout as the Earl of Bothwell; rough lust at its most believeable.If you can overlook the annoying historical inaccuracy and appreciate this as well acted, well written drama then much fun will be had from this dvd.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
Worth Watching, 4 April 2005
The first part of the drama is a bit more historically correct than the film with Glenda Jackson and Vanessa Redgrave and more entertaining. The second part is the only film or drama I've seen of James I (James VI of Scotland) and the gunpowder plot. It shows the events that went on during the gunpowder plot to entertain the viewers. The English secret service certainly knew of the gunpowder plot and its participants from early on and allowed it to proceed to the near end. There was also a gun battle in Staffordshire with the remnants of the plotters. I bought the DVD because I missed it on BBC television and I'm glad I did. The cast of the drama makes it worth watching.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
Mostly excellent..., 10 Jun 2005
This production provides viewers with a chance to see historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots and James I, whom are not featured in many, if any previous films.The history has been tweaked here and there, as history mostly is when it's adapted on film, but the fundamental story and attitudes of the various characters and plots are easy to follow and make very intriguing viewing. The cast for the most part are excellent, especially Robert Carlyle as King James I; the one slightly dodgy acting work coming from the actress playing Mary Queen Of Scots, and it's perhaps her performance that leaves the viewer feeling as though it *could* have been better. The sets and costumes are fantastic and up to the BBC's usual high standards. The DVD is very basic, allowing you to view chapters or which episode you want to see, but not offering any extras.
Overall it's a very watchable and interesting mini-series and I'd recommend it to fans of BBC costume dramas or historical pieces as long as you aren't too picky about the facts!
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