Richard III (1955)
Richard III
Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous Richard, Duke of York, conspires and plots to seize power for himself, orchestrating a bloody rise to power. Featuring Laurence Olivier.
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- Type: Plays
- Channel: BBC Two
- Duration: 2'31'57''
- Broadcast date: 2023
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
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