An Age of Kings

A linking together of Shakespeare's history plays — Richard II, 1 Henry IV, 2 Henry IV, Henry V, 1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI, and Richard III — chronicling the rise and fall of monarchs over the 86 years between Richard II and Richard III.

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Drama
War & Politics
Created By

Peter Dews

First Aired on

Apr 28, 1960

1 seaons till Nov 17, 1960

Popularity: 4.1977
3 votes
Networks
(GB)
Production

BBC Lionheart Television (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Richard III, Part 2: The Boar Hunt

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 15 episodes

Season 1

Aired

15 Episodes
  • Episode 1Richard II, Part 1: The Hollow Crown60 min

    The Duke of Gloucester, the King's uncle and arch-enemy, has been murdered. Most people suspect Thomas Mowbray did it at the King's command. Henry Bolingbroke, the King's cousin, has accused Mowbray to his face. Together they are summoned before Richard II. (Covers Acts 1, 2 & 3 S1 & 2)

  • Episode 2Richard II, Part 2: The Desposing of a King60 min

    The downfall and deposition of King Richard II as he fights with Bolingbroke for the crown — and awaits his fate. (Covers Act 3 S3—conclusion)

  • Episode 3Henry IV, Part 1: Rebellion from the North80 min

    Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Lancaster, aided by the Earl of Northumberland and his son Harry Percy deposed the rightful King, Richard II, and Bolingbroke ascend the throne as King Henry IV. Richard was imprisoned and later murdered in Pomfret Castle. Henry, in remorse, vows a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Northumberland and Hotspur become dissatisfied with the King's lack of favour. Henry is worried about the behaviour of his son, the Prince of Wales. (Covers 1 Henry IV Acts 1 & 2)

  • Episode 4Henry IV, Part 2: The Road to Shrewsbury70 min

    The Percy family, Henry Bolingbroke's chief allies in deposing and murdering Richard II, have been cheated of their just rewards and now plot to overthrow the King. Worcester, the architect of their rebellion, arranges a meeting in Wales to decide how Great Britain will be divided among them. The King's army, part of it commanded by Prince Hal, marches westward to encounter the rebels. Even Sir John Falstaff receives a commission and marches off to join the battle at Shrewsbury. (Covers Act 3 S1—conclusion)

  • Episode 5Henry IV, Part 3: The New Conspiracy60 min

    The rebellion promoted by the Percy family against their former ally King Henry IV has been heavily crushed at Shrewsbury. The rebels were weakened by the defection of the armies promised them by Northumberland and Owen Glendower, and greatly outnumbered by the King's forces. Their leader, the gallant Hotspur, has been killed in single combat with Prince Hal. Conflicting rumours reach Warkworth in Northumberland, where the Earl is eagerly waiting for news of the battle and of his son. (Covers 2 Henry IV Acts 1 & 2)

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