While it is true that James was married to Anne of Denmark, had fathered seven children and reportedly had a mistress in Scotland — George was the king's closest personal and political confidant.

Mary & George is a seedy, seductive drama that sheds light on the rampant homosexuality and omnipresent corruption seething through the historic court that might have brought us the King James ...

King James I referred to George as 'my sweetheart': a scene from Mary & George - Rory Mulvey. By 1625, the king was 58 and in poor health.

Tony Curran dazzles as the alluring King James I in the new series ‘Mary & George.’ The Scottish actor opens up about his intriguing role as the monarch at the center of the series.

Tony Curran told UPI James I, the British monarch he plays in the new drama series, "Mary & George," is a historical figure most people don't know as much about as they should.

Mary & George Episode 2 “The Hunt” ends with a major moment for young George Villiers (Nicholas Galitzine) and his king, James I (Tony Curran) — and a key turning point for the Starz show.

Macalpine's diagnosis of James I, and a similar one she made for Mary, Queen of Scots, along with her determination of a severe case affecting King George III, inspired the 1994 movie.

Much of King James's decision-making, Curran believes, is a product of his traumatic childhood: His father, Henry Stuart, was assassinated, and Queen Elizabeth I imprisoned his mother, Mary, Queen ...