DECEMBER 17 - 23, 2017 staradvertiser.com HISTORY EXPLODES Kit Harington (“Game of Thrones”) stars as Robert Catesby, a 17th century Catholic who spearheaded a daring plot to assassinate King James I of England, in Gunpowder. Harington, who is a direct descendant of the real Robert Catesby, is also an executive producer of the three-part miniseries. Liv Tyler and Tom Cullen also star. Premieres Monday, Dec. 18, on HBO, and continues Dec. 19 and 20. 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His behavior makes his By Kyla Brewer with Kudos and Thriker Films, the show began cousin, Anne Vaux (Liv Tyler, “Armageddon,” TV Media filming in February, but it had actually been in 1998), worry that his actions may have dire the works for years. consequences. urderous plots abound in prime time, “Three years ago, Daniel West and I con- Tom Cullen (“Knightfall”) portrays Guy but not all of them are true. A new mini- ceived and began developing ‘Gunpowder’ with Fawkes, who is more famously associated Mseries whisks viewers back in time to Kudos and Ronan Bennett,” Harington said. with the so-called Gunpowder Plot than even take a look at one of history’s most famous as- “We are now thrilled to share this unique story Catesby, even though the latter is recog- sassination attempts. with the U.S. audience.” nized by many as the ringleader. In Britain, Kit Harington stars as his real-life ancestor The miniseries opens in 1603, as the perse- Guy Fawkes Day, or Guy Fawkes Night as it is Robert Catesby, a 17th-century Catholic who cution of Catholics grows in Protestant sometimes known, is commemorated on Nov. set out to kill the King of England by blowing up England and the country wars with 5, because the real-life Fawkes was discov- the House of Lords in 1605, in “Gunpowder,” Spain. Catesby is a young Catholic ered guarding the explosives under the premiering Monday, Dec. 18, on HBO. The cable nobleman who vows to defend his House of Lords on that day in 1605. giant offers viewers back-to-back airings as faith, even though his refusal to The cast also includes Edward the three-part miniseries continues Tuesday, abandon his religion leads him to the Holcroft (“Kingsmen: The Secret Dec. 19, and concludes Wednesday, Dec. 20. edge of ruin. “Gunpowder” explores Service,” 2014) as Thomas Wintour, While the series originally aired on BBC One what happens as he and his Shaun Dooley (“Broadchurch”) in the U.K. in October, HBO was quick to ink collaborators gather the as Sir William Wade, Robert a deal to bring the show to North American resources necessary to Emms (“War Horse,” 2011) audiences. It’s no surprise that HBO snapped carry out their violent as Father John Gerard, it up — Harington has proven himself as a plot so that a new and Derek Riddell bankable star, thanks to his role as Jon Snow Catholic monarch will (“No Angels”) as King in the cabler’s critical and ratings hit “Game take the throne. James I. Sian Webber of Thrones.” His personal connection to the At the same time, (“EastEnders”) plays “Gunpowder” story only increases his enthusi- the King’s spy- Lady Dorothy Dibdale, asm for the project, which shines through in his master, Sir Robert David Bamber (“Rome”) performance. Cecil (Mark Gatiss, plays Henry Percy, 9th Earl “Kit’s passion for and belief in ‘Gunpowder’ “Game of Thrones”), leads of Northumberland, and Kevin are evident in every frame of the miniseries,” the charge to hunt down, Eldon (“It’s Kevin”) portrays Sir HBO executive Kary Antholis said. torture and kill priests. John Hawksworth. Harington is stretching his wings with Meanwhile, other Catholics “Gunpowder,” which he developed alongside lose their property as their Liv Tyler as seen in “Gunpowder” Daniel West (“South Riding,” 2011) and Ronan oppression continues. 2 STAR CHANNELS December 17 - 23, 2017 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer issues a stern warn- The Young and the Restless TV Media ing to Rafe. Eric tries Nick fills Scott and Sharon in on his plan to save to help JJ deal with Chancellor Park from demolition. Sharon asks For the week of December 11 - 15 his guilt. Sami says Scott to help investigate, but Scott suggests farewell to Marlena, that Nick has taken on a lost cause. Sharon John and Will. Sonny is scolds Scott for being unhelpful. Ashley makes The Bold and the Beautiful shocked to learn that the best of her time with Dina, but Dina feels Liam confronts Steffy about why she lied Anthony Turpel Will kissed Paul. Eve patronized by the effort. 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