The Hollow Crown | Henry IV Part I

Henry IV Part I

When King Henry is threatened by rebellion led by Hotspur, his dissolute son Prince Hal must join him to defeat the rebels and fight Hotspur in single combat.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Duration: 1'56'09''
  • Broadcast date: 2012
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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