From the haughty, almost effete King Richard (Ben Wishaw) through Jeremy Iron's haunted Henry IV to the masterpiece of development that is Tom Hiddleston's Prince Hal, this production brings the humanity and the grandeur of the role of King and all that conveys. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Sally Hawkins, Sophie. I cannot recommend this production highly enough. This series features Henry VI, Parts 1 and 2, and Richard III. The Hollow Crown Series 2: The Wars of the Roses, featuring Henry VI in two parts and. The Hollow Crown Season 2 This compelling three-part series covers the widely-recognized period of internal strife within Britain known as The Wars of the Roses, and depicts one of Shakespeare’s most notorious anti-heroes emerging under the guise of Richard III. Truly appreciate the nuance and the masterful language of the master at work. Register your interest in a free trial for your institution. This production is one of the best available. There are no 'spoilers' when it comes to Shakespeare - the work is out there in a myriad of forms and interpretations, waiting to be read. To watch it, performed by actors who really know and understand Shakespeare, and can convey that in their work, is to enter a world of majesty, of subtle innuendo, of humour and of total understanding of the work of the Shakespeare who used his gift to allow 'the common man' to discuss and understand the goings-on and political machinations of his age. When I was at school, Shakespeare was as dry as the pages it was written on.
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