Need more? Stream all three parts online from Great Performances. Watch this clip of Queen Margaret wresting control of the king’s heart away from his childhood protector in open court – filmed in a medieval court: Shakespeare’s words feel more alive when spoken in a king’s palace – or on a battlefield! The production was filmed at Dover Castle (the largest castle in England), Leeds Castle (built in 1119), and Penhurst Place (childhood home of Henry VIII’s wife Anne Boleyn). The plays were filmed on-location – not on a stage. The Hollow Crown S01 - Ep02 Henry IV - Part 1 - Part 01 HD Stream Watch The Hollow Crown S01 - Ep02 Henry IV - Part 1 - Part 01 Online Watch The Hollow. Meanwhile, House Lancaster waits in the wings.Īs a bonus, actor Anton Lesser stars as Exeter, Henry VI’s half-uncle and advisor – in Game of Thrones, he portrays the sinister Maester Qyburn.Ĥ. and is part of 'The Hollow Crown: Shakespeares History Plays' series. This adaptation of 'Henry IV, Part 1' airs Friday, September 27 at 9 p.m. He marries a French princess (the horror!), and in the fallout House York argues amongst themselves, making the entire country of England weak. Henry IV (Jeremy Irons) lectures his son, Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston), on his poor and unprincelike conduct. Edward IV takes the throne, but his youngest brother Richard has his eyes firmly on the crown. Battle and bloodshed ensues and the Yorkists triumph. The Hollow Crown begins as the House of York crowns its newest king, Edward IV. The feeble King Henry is overshadowed by Queen Margaret and her faction of Lancastrian Lords, his reign further undermined by disaffected nobles supporting the House of York. The Lannisters and the Starks are a fantasy version of the Lancasters and the Yorks, two sides of the War of the Roses, England’s civil war fought between 14. This is what Game of Thrones is based on. Photographer: Robert Viglasky © 2015 Carnival Film & Television Ltdģ. The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses – Henry VI, Part II. They are all masters of their craft, and their performances are simply arresting.Ĭan you look away from Sophie Okonedo (Liz Ten of Doctor Who, Æon Flux) as Queen Margaret? Neither can we. Starting in the year 1399, this continuous story of. More than we can name (Keeley Hawes! Michael Gambon!). The Hollow Crown brings together four filmed adaptations of Shakespeares History Plays - Richard II, Henry IV parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Tom Sturridge ( Far from the Madding Crowd). Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham of Downton Abbey on MASTERPIECE). This adaptation of 'Henry IV, Part 1' airs Friday, September 27 at 9 p.m. Check out this battle sequence from Henry VI, Part I:īenedict Cumberbatch ( Sherlock on MASTERPIECE and Doctor Strange). The gowns! The swords! The horses! The battles! This production is truly beautiful and hauntingly realistic – like a film crew stepped back in time to capture the conspicuous wealth of kings and queens. Get ready for drama: Here are four reasons to watch The Hollow Crown on Monday, December 12, 19, and 26 – or stream it online after it airs. Shakespeare’s historic plays boast new compelling twists in the thrilling miniseries. The Hollow Crown has all the ingredients for a good drama – suspense, violence, and theatrical flair.
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