Movies and TvShows featuring "english-civil-war" theme.

In medieval England, Brother Cadfael, a former soldier turned monk and herbalist, uses his knowledge of herbs and his keen intellect to solve a series of murders in his Benedictine abbey. His investigations take him into the feudal society of the time, exploring the dynamics between the clergy, nobleman, and common people. As he uncovers the truth behind each murder, he must navigate the complexities of the English Civil War and the challenges of maintaining justice and order.

This classic period drama series follows the fortunes of the aristocratic Lacey family, living peacefully in Arnescote Castle until the onset of the English Civil War in 1640. Sir Martin Lacey, the head of the family, is steadfastly loyal to the King. However the family is torn apart when his eldest daughter Anne weds John Fletcher - son of a merchant family who support the forces of Cromwell.

The Devil's Whore is a TV mini-series set during the English Civil War in 17th-century England. It follows the story of a strong female protagonist who finds herself caught in a power struggle between the monarchy and the parliament. With themes of adventure, romance, and drama, the series explores the personal struggles and sacrifices made during this tumultuous time in British history.

Help! I'm A Teenage Outlaw is a British television programme filmed in the Czech Republic and first aired on CITV. The show follows three hapless outlaws during the English Civil War, who are trying to bring justice back to the land.

To Kill a King is a movie set during the English Civil War in the 1640s. It follows the story of the trial and execution of King Charles I, as well as the political intrigue and betrayal that surrounded it. The film explores themes of power, loyalty, and the consequences of rebellion.

Cromwell is a 1970 biographical drama that tells the story of Oliver Cromwell, the leader of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War. The film explores Cromwell's rise to power, his military campaigns, and his eventual establishment of the Commonwealth of England. It delves into the complex political and religious landscape of 17th-century England, highlighting Cromwell's struggle against the tyranny of King Charles I and his fight for religious freedom. With a star-studded ensemble cast, Cromwell portrays a pivotal period in British history.

A Field in England is a surreal and psychedelic historical drama set in 17th-century England during the English Civil War. The film follows a group of deserters who find themselves trapped in a mysterious field while searching for a hidden treasure. As they journey through the field, they encounter hallucinations, chaos, and an occultism that tests their friendship. With elements of folk-horror and satire-comedy, A Field in England explores themes of insanity, spirituality, and the dark side of human nature.

Four kings from the House of Stuart sat on the English throne from 1603 to 1688. It was a time of great religious struggle and political instability. The Gunpowder Plot nearly wiped out King James I. The Thirty Years War broke out on the continent. A civil war erupted which led to the public beheading of King Charles I and the birth of a commonwealth headed by Oliver Cromwell. London was ravaged by the plague and the Great Fire of London. Throughout this series we look at the reign of the Stuarts through the powerful Wynn family at Gwydir Castle in North Wales, one of the best time capsules from that era. The story of the Wynn family reflects the turbulent history of this Stuart era. They had close connections with this new royal house and their status would rise and fall with the successes and failures of Stuart rule.

During the English Civil War, a corrupt witchfinder named Matthew Hopkins travels through Suffolk, England, falsely accusing innocent people of witchcraft and leading to their execution. He meets strong opposition from a soldier who is suspicious of his methods and seeks to stop him. The film depicts the brutal torture and burning of suspected witches, as well as the lecherous behavior of Hopkins. It is based on a loosely-based historical events.

Faintheart is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a man who finds solace in the world of historical reenactment after his marriage falls apart. He becomes deeply invested in his role as a Viking warrior, but struggles to balance his reenactment life with his real-life responsibilities as a father. With comedic moments and heartfelt emotions, Faintheart explores themes of love, family, and finding oneself.

In the midst of the English Civil War, a young woman named Clare, disguised as a boy, joins a band of notorious outlaws known as the Cavaliers. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of constant danger and betrayal, she falls in love with the enigmatic leader of the Cavaliers, Captain Sylvester. Together, they fight for their beliefs and survival, facing battles, sword fights, and a web of secrets that could change the course of the war.

After the battle of Worcester at the end of the Civil War, the main aim of Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth is to capture Charles Stuart. The future king's escape depends on the intrepid Earl of Dawlish, who as the Moonraker has already spirited away many Royalists. Dawlish travels to the Windwhistle Inn on the south coast to prepare the escape, where he meets Anne Wyndham, the fiancée of a top Roundhead colonel.

An English farmer leads a village uprising against their corrupt landlords.

The Gay Cavalier was a 1957 British television adventure series set during the English Civil War and starring Christian Marquand as a fictionalised Captain Claude Duval. The series was made by Associated Rediffusion and shown on ITV between May and August 1957. In truth, Duval was a successful gentleman highwayman who came from France to post-Restoration England, but The Gay Cavalier portrayed him in heroic fashion. In each of the series 13 episodes, Duval was to be seen emnbarking on an adventure which required him to undertake such tasks as retrieving a piece of treasure, thwarting a plot by the Roundheads or saving a woman in trouble. Each of the adventures was self-contained and Duval was often accompanied on these exploits by a female companion. The series also starred a number of other actors who generally appeared in one of the adventures. These included Christopher Lee, John Le Mesurier, Conrad Phillips, Nigel Stock and Sam Kydd. The series was similar in genre to others of the time, such as The Adventures of Robin Hood, and though it was shot on film, it is unique in that not one of its episodes has survived.

During the English Civil War, two opposing soldiers find themselves trapped in a forest controlled by a Witch.

Gerrard Winstanley is the leader of a 17th Century religious group that believes the land should be owned communally. His convictions bring him into conflict with both the state and the church.

Three children try to fight against the destruction of a local historic landmark. They are helped by a group of friendly ghosts.

During the English Civil War, Lord Forrest attempts to sign up with the Royalist army, but is mistaken for a Roundhead and forced to join their number instead.

The English Civil War (1642–1651) was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians (Roundheads) and Royalists (Cavaliers) over, principally, the manner of England's government. The first (1642–46) and second (1648–49) wars pitted the supporters of King Charles I against the supporters of the Long Parliament, while the third (1649–51) saw fighting between supporters of King Charles II and supporters of the Rump Parliament. The war ended with the Parliamentarian victory at the Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651. This programme charts the lead up to the war and its outbreak, setting the scene for the following programmes in the series.