Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot | The REAL Story

The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 is one of the most daring plots in history. Synonymous with the name Guy Fawkes, it was an attempt by radical Catholics to assassinate King James I and to destroy parliament in one devastating explosion. But who was the real mastermind behind the plot, and what caused the conspirators to turn to such extreme measures? In a world of religious turmoil, was Guy Fawkes an anti-hero, or a villain? And who wrote the letter that still remains one of the biggest mysteries in English history? What do you think? In this mini-documentary Curator Alden Gregory explores the causes and consequences of the Gunpowder Plot. 00:00 The Gunpowder Plot 00:50 How did the Gunpowder Plot fail? 01:36 Religious persecution or religious freedom? 02:35 Who is Robert Catesby? 03:40 The Gunpowder Plot is born 04:53 Robert Cecil, the King’s Spymaster 05:24 How was Guy Fawkes caught? 06:24 Who wrote the Monteagle Letter? 08:16 The final stand at Holbeach House 09:25 Guy Fawkes is tortured at the Tower of London 10:41 What are the consequences of the Gunpowder Plot? 11:09 Conclusion – what do you think? To learn more about The Gunpowder Plot go to: # To buy tickets to The Gunpowder Plot immersive experience go to: # Guy Fawkes: Mike Archer Robert Catesby: Adam Bell Robert Cecil: Scott Barclay King James: Dan Ferguson Princess Elizabeth: Poppy Moran-Jennings Curator: Alden Gregory Director: Matt Oliver Producer: Claudia Strange Music: Will Stapleton Image Credit: Guy Fawkes Signature ©Alamy