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Cecil exposes the most infamous terrorist threat in British history, the Gunpowder Plot.
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Robert Cecil battles for his spy network and the power to choose the next King of England.
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William Cecil, Elizabeth I’s spy master, discovers a conspiracy to assassinate the Queen.
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Cecil exposes the most infamous terrorist threat in British history, the Gunpowder Plot.
0:30
Robert Cecil battles for his spy network and the power to choose the next King of England.
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Gerard hides from the King and Cecil’s men at Eliza Vaux’s home.
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Cecil’s men capture a Catholic courier.
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Cecil uncovers the true of identity of Forty.
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Mary Queen of Scots is executed.
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Introduction to William and Robert Cecil and their home.
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Elizabeth has spent all her life in little rooms.