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Henry IV, Part 2 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written between 1596 and 1599. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 and succeeded by Henry V. The play picks up where Henry IV, Part 1 left off. Its focus is on Prince Hal's journey toward kingship and his ultimate rejection of Falstaff. (Summary from Wikipedia)Characters:Rumour the Presenter and Lady Percy: Cecelia PriorKing Henry IV: Mark F. SmithHenry, Prince of Wales, afterwards King Henry V: Max Porter ZasadaPrince John of Lancaster: Brian EdwardsPrince Humphrey of Gloucester: ...

King Henry IV, Part 1 is the second of Shakespeare’s eight Wars of the Roses history plays, with events following those of King Richard II. As the play opens, King Henry IV (formerly Henry Bolingbroke) and Henry Percy (Hotspur) argue over the disposition of prisoners from the Battle of Holmedon. The King’s attitude toward Mortimer and the Percy family prompts them to plot rebellion. In the meantime, his son Prince Hal is living the low life in the company of Sir John Falstaff. As the time of battle nears, Prince Hal joins his father and is given a high command. The play’s climax is the ...

Shakespeare’s famous second Henriad reaches its thrilling conclusion in this chronicle of King Henry V’s spirited leadership over his country—a Henry who is a far cry from the prodigal prince who we saw in Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2. Now grown up and more mature than he was in his youth, Henry V is persuaded by the English clergy that he has an ancestral claim to the French throne, and when France’s haughty Dauphin facetiously rebuffs him with a gift of tennis balls, Henry orders his troops to invade French lands and begin another violent and costly war. Thus ensues one of ...

Henry IV, Part 2 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written between 1596 and 1599. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 and succeeded by Henry V. The play picks up where Henry IV, Part 1 left off. Its focus is on Prince Hal's journey toward kingship and his ultimate rejection of Falstaff. (Summary from Wikipedia)Characters:Rumour the Presenter and Lady Percy: Cecelia PriorKing Henry IV: Mark F. SmithHenry, Prince of Wales, afterwards King Henry V: Max Porter ZasadaPrince John of Lancaster: Brian EdwardsPrince Humphrey of Gloucester: ...

King Henry IV, Part 1 is the second of Shakespeare’s eight Wars of the Roses history plays, with events following those of King Richard II. As the play opens, King Henry IV (formerly Henry Bolingbroke) and Henry Percy (Hotspur) argue over the disposition of prisoners from the Battle of Holmedon. The King’s attitude toward Mortimer and the Percy family prompts them to plot rebellion. In the meantime, his son Prince Hal is living the low life in the company of Sir John Falstaff. As the time of battle nears, Prince Hal joins his father and is given a high command. The play’s climax is the ...

King Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare is a verifiable show that investigates power, resistance, and self-improvement. The play follows the political turmoil during Ruler Henry IV's rule, as he faces a resistance drove by Hotspur (Henry Percy). In the mean time, the lord's child, Ruler Hal, invests his energy in bars with the wicked Sir John Falstaff, avoiding imperial obligations. Hal's change from a lighthearted youth to a mindful pioneer is key to the story. As pressures rise, Hal in the long run faces Hotspur in fight, killing him and demonstrating his value to his dad. The play ...

The King Henry IV, Part 2 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written between 1596 and 1599. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 and succeeded by Henry V. The play picks up where Henry IV, Part 1 left off. Its focus is on Prince Hal's journey toward kingship and his ultimate rejection of Falstaff. (Summary from Wikipedia) Characters: Rumour the Presenter and Lady Percy: Cecelia Prior King Henry IV: Mark F. Smith Henry, Prince of Wales, afterwards King Henry V: Max Porter Zasada Prince John of Lancaster: Brian Edwards Prince Humphrey ...

King Henry IV, Part 1 is the second of Shakespeare’s eight Wars of the Roses history plays, with events following those of King Richard II. As the play opens, King Henry IV (formerly Henry Bolingbroke) and Henry Percy (Hotspur) argue over the disposition of prisoners from the Battle of Holmedon. The King’s attitude toward Mortimer and the Percy family prompts them to plot rebellion. In the meantime, his son Prince Hal is living the low life in the company of Sir John Falstaff. As the time of battle nears, Prince Hal joins his father and is given a high command. The play’s climax is the ...

Join us on a captivating journey through the life of Stanton H. King, who left his homeland Barbados at the tender age of twelve to follow his brothers into the world of seafaring in 1880. Stantons ocean-bound adventures were short-lived, lasting only twelve years, the reasons for which are revealed in this riveting podcast. Post-sea life, Stanton found solace at the Sailors Haven in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served as director. Not only did Stanton have a knack for sailing, but he also had a beautiful voice and was a reputable Chantie singer. His collection of sea songs, Kings Book Of ...

Dive into the captivating life of Henry IV, the first Bourbon King of France and Navarre. Raised as a Protestant, Henry narrowly escaped the brutal St. Bartholomews Day massacre and led the Protestant forces during the fierce French Wars of Religion. Deciding that Paris was well worth a mass, he renounced the Calvinist faith, effectively bringing an end to the relentless warfare tearing through France. Known as Good King Henry, he is celebrated for his bravery, affability, and his deep care for his people. Despite surviving numerous assassination attempts, his life was cut short by Fran√...

You've seen him stand shoulder to shoulder with John Wayne as Indian Chief Scar in The Searchers, as the insidious Fu Manchu with world domination desires and as Barnaby, the wicked nemesis to Laurel & Hardy in Babes in Toyland. What you might not know is the versatile Henry Brandon essayed a variety of characters in film, television, and a stage career that spanned 55 years amassing over 200 roles.

Henry IV, King of France and Navarre (1553-1610) was the first monarch of France from the House of Bourbon. He was raised in the Protestant faith, barely escaped death in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, and led the Protestant forces against the Catholic armies in the French Wars of Religion. Declaring that "Paris was well worth a mass," he abjured the Calvinist faith, which brought an end to the pitiless strife that was destroying France. "Good King Henry" is remembered for his courage in battle, his geniality, and his great concern for the welfare of his subjects. A survivor of multiple ...

Henry Stuart’s life is the last great forgotten Jacobean tale. Shadowed by the gravity of the Thirty Years’ War and the huge changes taking place across Europe in seventeenth-century society, economy, politics and empire, his life was visually and verbally gorgeous. NOW THE SUBJECT OF BBC2...

Henry IV, King of France and Navarre (1553-1610) was the first monarch of France from the House of Bourbon. He was raised in the Protestant faith, barely escaped death in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, and led the Protestant forces against the Catholic armies in the French Wars of Religion. Declaring that "Paris was well worth a mass," he abjured the Calvinist faith, which brought an end to the pitiless strife that was destroying France. "Good King Henry" is remembered for his courage in battle, his geniality, and his great concern for the welfare of his subjects. A survivor of multiple ...

Against the wishes of the nobles, King Henry marries the penniless Margaret, who plots against him with her lover. As tensions between York and Lancaster build, the duke of York gathers supporters for his claim to the throne. York secretly leads a rebellion, his supporters proclaim him king and Henry is forced to flee.

In this BBC full-cast production of Henry IV Part 2, civil war is ravaging England. Rebels are rallying together, unified against Henry. Will Henry and his son, Hal, emerge victorious - or alive? Father and son Julian Glover and Jamie Glover star as King Henry and his son Hal in the powerful...

Here is a collection of Shakespeare's most inspiring speeches from the BBC Sound Archives. Hear timeless soliloquies from Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, Henry V, King Lear, Macbeth, Richard III, and The Merchant of Venice, memorably delivered by some of the leading actors of the 20th century.