Henry IV Part 2


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Play of the Week: Henry IV Part 2 First broadcast: Sat 17th Apr 1999, 23:30 on BBC World Service By William Shakespeare Adapted and directed by Gordon House. Shakespeare's Henry IV Part II is about the burden of power, old age and atonement for the past as King Henry dies and Prince Hal accepts the crown.  The play begins in the aftermath of the battle in Shrewsbury. In despair at the death of his son Hotspur, the Earl of Northumberland pledges to lend his support to a second rebellion. This uprising is led by Richard Scroop who is the Archbishop of York. Cast Julian Glover.... King Henry IV Jamie Glover.... Prince Henry (Hal) Timothy West... Sir John Falstaff Jonathan Keeble.... Henry Percy (Hotspur)

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