Five to Eleven | Laurence Olivier: Richard II

Richard II

Poetry or prose readings, read this week by guest presenter Lord Laurence Olivier. The choices include John of Gaunt's deathbed speech from Shakespeare's Richard II.

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  • Type: Sonnets and Poems
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 4'23''
  • Broadcast date: 1988
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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