The Wars of the Roses | Edward IV

Henry VI Part II

Part 1 of the second of a three-part televised adaptation of Shakespeare’s minor tetralogy (three parts of Henry VI and Richard III). Originally a Royal Shakespeare Company production directed by Peter Hall and John Barton, the four plays were condensed into three screenplays: Henry VI, Edward IV and Richard III. This part continues with Henry VI Part II through to the end of Henry VI Part III.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 1'43'00''
  • Broadcast date: 1965
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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