New Worlds

2014 NR 3h 42m 6.2

The 1680s bring a new King, Restoration, and more tyranny. In Massachusetts, a robber's son falls for an anti-monarchist. In England, a young lady falls for an outlaw.

"New Worlds" is a gripping story of love, loss, and the human price paid for the freedoms and liberties we enjoy today. We follow the fortunes of four young people--Beth, Hope, Abe, and Ned--from across both sides of the Atlantic, caught up in these turbulent times. Follow their struggle as they are torn between love and ideals in the harsh reality of the changing world. In England, the restored monarchy of Charles II has betrayed its promises and reverted to tyranny. Behind the decadence of the Court, a terror machine is repressing the freedoms won for the people with so much blood during the Civil War of England when Charles I was executed. In America, the tentacles of state terror reach the English colonists of New England who are struggling to throw off the shackles of the English Crown. At the same time the colonists are ruthlessly staking their claim to the territories occupied by the Native American Indians, and shedding much of the American Indians' blood in the process--in a chilling echo of the tyrannical behaviour that they sought to escape from when they crossed the Atlantic.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part One

1. Part One

Aired: Apr 1, 2014

1680: Young Ned Hawkins comes to Hadley, Massachusetts, to collect rents from...

Episode 2 Part Two

2. Part Two

Aired: Apr 8, 2014

John Hawkins sends Ned back to England to avoid his being accused of helping ...

Episode 3 Part Three

3. Part Three

Aired: Apr 15, 2014

King Charles gives Hardwick Angelica's land for new clay-pits but denies him ...

Episode 4 Part Four

4. Part Four

Aired: Apr 22, 2014

With Cresswell dead Hope and Ned are free to marry. They are, however, suspic...

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Info about New Worlds

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres: Drama, War, History