Summaries

A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V.

New adaptations of Shakespeare's tetralogy of history plays comprising the "Henriad" for the BBC's 2012 Cultural Olympiad: King Richard II; King Henry IV: Part 1; King Henry IV: Part 2; King Henry V. The plays chronicle a continuous period in British history from the end of the fourteenth century to the aftermath of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Together, the plays comprise a story with recurring themes of power struggles, redemption, family conflict, and betrayal.—PKemp

Details

Keywords
  • king
  • royalty
  • battle for throne
  • english history
  • hundred years' war
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
Release date Jun 29, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites BBC
Language English
Filming locations Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK
Production companies NBC Universal Television Neal Street Productions Thirteen / WNET

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Tech specs

Runtime 2h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 16:9 HD

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