The Hollow Crown | Richard II
Richard II
Shakespeare adaptation starring Ben Whishaw. King Richard is called upon to settle a dispute between his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Plays
- Channel: BBC HD
- Duration: 02'22'36''
- Broadcast date: 2012
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
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