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In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Prince Hal's father figures are ageing. .. Read more
| Starring | David Gwillim, Michele Dotrice, Jon Finch |
|---|---|
| Director | David Giles |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
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In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Prince Hal's father figures are ageing. While the King frets about the Prince's lifestyle, Falstaff continues to make merry. But there are serious matters afoot. Prince John has to lead the King's army against an uprising and Hal is forced to reassess his attitude to responsibility as his father grows increasingly sick. Retaining the same cast and director as Part One, this production charts the transformation of the Prince
| Starring | David Gwillim, Michele Dotrice, Jon Finch |
|---|---|
| Director | David Giles |
| Studio | FREMANTLE HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Television |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1979 To Rent: DVD: 15 May 2006 |
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