Book of the Week | 4: Antony Sher – Year of the Fat Knight

Henry IV Part I

Antony Sher recounts running Henry IV Parts I and II at the same time, while rehearsing Falstaff for the RSC.

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  • Type: Factual, Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 15'00''
  • Broadcast date: 2015
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Henry IV Part I | BBC Radio 4 | 2015

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