Shakespeare In Perspective | Henry VI Part II
Henry VI Part II
Michael Wood presents a personal view of Henry VI Part II. He questions the portrayal of Henry as 'a naive, weak but moral man crumbling under the force of history and the corruption of politics'.
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- Type: Factual, Plays
- Channel: BBC Two
- Duration: 23'59''
- Broadcast date: 1983
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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