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Episode Guide
Richard II
Series: The Hollow Crown
Series Progress: Episode 1 of 425% Completed
Synopsis
The Hollow Crown brings together four filmed adaptations of Shakespeare's History Plays - Richard II, Henry IV parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Starting in the year 1399, this continuous story of monarchy follows events during sixteen years of dynastic and political power play. Kings, with their families and followers, are threatened by rebellion and conflict. King Richard is called upon to settle a dispute between his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray. Richard calls for a duel but then halts it just before swords clash. Both men are banished from the realm. Richard visits John of Gaunt, Bolingbroke's father, who, in the throes of death, reprimands the king. After seizing Gaunt's money and land, Richard leaves for wars against the rebels in Ireland. Bolingbroke returns to claim back his inheritance. Supported by his allies, Northumberland and the Duke of York, Bolingbroke takes Richard prisoner and lays claim to the throne.
Cast
- Ben Whishaw
- Rory Kinnear
- David Suchet
- David Morrissey
- Lindsay Duncan
- James Purefoy
- Jimi James
- Simon Russell Beale
- Tom Hiddleston
- Tom Georgeson
- James Laurenson
- Julie Walters
- Anton Lesser
- Jamie Lee-Hill
- John MacKay
- Stephen McDade
- Sophie Okonedo
- Alun Armstrong
- Will Attenborough
- Conrad Asquith
- Ian Conningham
- Pippa Harris
- Michael McDonough
- Danny Cohen
- Gareth Neame
- Ben Smithard
- Sam Mendes
Producer
📊 Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 8 hours 0 minutes (4 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch - Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 4 days
3 episodes/day: 2 days
5 episodes/day: 1 days
Episodes (4)
- S01E01 - Richard II Viewing
- S01E02 - Henry IV - Part 1
- S01E03 - Henry IV - Part 2
- S01E04 - Henry V