New docu-drama reexamines role of Guy Fawkes in Gunpowder Plot
express.co.uk — November 2, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC
A new docu-drama, "Gunpowder Siege," claims Guy Fawkes was a minor figure in the Gunpowder Plot, which aimed to assassinate King James I and restore Catholicism in England. The real leaders were Robert Catesby, Thomas Wintour, and Thomas Percy. Fawkes was caught with gunpowder on November 5, 1605, but the series emphasizes that he did not plan the conspiracy. The plotters sought to ignite a Catholic rebellion and place Princess Elizabeth on the throne after the failed explosion. Following the plot's failure, many conspirators were killed or captured. The series aims to provide a more accurate portrayal of the events and the individuals involved, moving beyond the traditional focus on Fawkes.