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The gunpowder plot: everything you wanted to know

The gunpowder plot: everything you wanted to know

John Cooper tackles listener questions on the infamous plot to blow up parliament on 5 November 1605

Spencer Mizen

Published: November 6, 2022 at 9:51 AM

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What drove a group of plotters to attempt to blow up the king on 5 November 1605? To what extent did the conspiracy sour relations between Protestants and Catholics? And why do we continue to be so fascinated by this extraordinary episode today? Speaking with Spencer Mizen, John Cooper answers listener questions about the gunpowder plot.

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Spencer MizenSenior production editor

Spencer is senior production editor of HistoryExtra magazine