The BBC Television Shakespeare | Henry VI

Duration: 3'07'00''

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Synopsis

A 1983 BBC television presentation of the first part of Shakespeare's Henry VI. Henry V is dead and war continues with France. The Wars of the Roses are threatening and the Duke of York taunts the Earl of Somerset. Henry VI is a patient witness. This was broadcast as part of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare project.

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