King richard iii benedict cumberbatch could really use a horse in this scene from the hollow crown, a cycle of shakespeare plays airing on pbs. Dec 09, 2016 king richard iii benedict cumberbatch could really use a horse in this scene from the hollow crown, a cycle of shakespeare plays airing on pbs. Dec 02, 2016 beginning on sunday, december 11, pbs will be airing the first episode of the hollow crown. I did preface the plays with the pbs production of shakespeare uncovered, a series that has certainly increased my understanding. War of the roses features three adaptations, henry vi and richard iii, telling the story of the wars. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v, starring ben whishaw, jeremy irons and tom hiddleston. With anton lesser, simon russell beale, tom georgeson, john mackay. The wars of the roses is a lavish threepart followup to the bafta winning the hollow crown, which aired in 20 on thirteens great performances. Instead of masterpiece, pbs has placed its new hollow crown series, the wars of the roses, under the banner of great performances. Jan 29, 2017 in recent months, young british queens have ascended to the throne of prestige tv. The hollow crown is bbcs magnificent filming of the shakespeares second henriad richard ii with henry ivs rise to power, henry iv, parts i and ii, and henry v.
Mertz charitable trust, the philip and janice levin foundation, joseph a. Wilson, jody and john arnhold, the agnes varis trust, and pbs. It grew out of morgans film the queen 2006 and his stage play the audience 20, and is credited as based on the latter. The wars of the roses full series season 44 episode 6 pbs skip. And this marks the first time these four plays have been seen on pbs since the epic bbc shakespeare plays series presented domestically by.
The hollow crown, a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of shakespeares second history tetralogy but first chronologicallyrichard ii, henry iv, part one and part two, and henry vwill air as the season premier of great performances on pbs beginning sept. In 20, pbs thrilled history buffs and fans of the bard with the shakespearean miniseries the hollow crown, a bbc production that boasted jeremy irons and. A mini series of adaptations of shakespeares history plays. Henry iv part 1 is the first of three parts in the hollow crown. The hollow crown is a must for any shakespeare lover. The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeares history plays the first cycle is an adaptation of shakespeares second historical tetralogy, the henriad. For the next four fridays, pbs s great performances lives up to its billing with a spectacular and dazzlingly acted megaminiseries titled the hollow crown. The wars of the roses is a threepart followup to the hollow crown. Tom sturridge as henry vi top and benedict cumberbatch as richard iii in the hollow crown.
Find out where the hollow crown is streaming, if the hollow crown is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. From hugh bonneville to michael gambon and later in the series, benedict cumberbatch and judi. Dec 06, 2016 fans of the starstudded shakespeare adaptation the hollow crown will be pleased to know that the sequel series the hollow crown. The films will premiere as part of the new season of pbs great performances and will air on three consecutive sunday nights from december 11 25th. The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeare s history plays. War rages with the french and divisions within the. Shakespeares epic yet intimate plays are filmed in the visually breathtaking landscape and architecture of the period. Henry vi, part 1 is the first of three parts in the hollow crown. The bbc has assembled a seriously starstudded cast for its second cycle of hollow crown films. Sep 20, 20 the hollow crown tom hiddleston in a fourpart shakespeare series on pbss great performances, on fridays check local listings.
The latest instalment of the hollow crown following on from the four plays, culminating in henry v, which the bbc adapted in 2012 has tidied the henry vi plays into two twohour films. Dec 09, 2016 instead of masterpiece, pbs has placed its new hollow crown series, the wars of the roses, under the banner of great performances. The threepart miniseries adaptation of william shakespeares henry vi and richard iii from great performances is the second installment of the hollow crowna series featuring shakespeares richard ii, henry iv and henry v that originally aired in 20. The hollow crown series is a highquality production from bbc in which we see a history of england as well as shakespeare as if they were occurrences from yesterday. Great performances is the longrunning wnet program for which this bbcproduced series of films has been packaged. Premieres on great performances on pbs september 20.
Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v on thirteens. The hollow crown where to stream and watch decider. Sep 30, 20 henry iv part 2, the third installment of the hollow crown, premieres friday, september 27 at 9 p. The hollow crown is a great performances series showcasing four filmed adaptations of shakespeares most gripping history plays. The first series of the hollow crown covered the socalled henriad comprising richard ii, henry iv, parts i and ii and henry v. Pbs threeweek adaptation of these works in the hollow crown doesnt just bring shakespeares words to life, it sets them on fire and lets them howl to the moon. A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score. The hollow crown tv series 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The original the hollow crown series adapted four of shakespeares history plays. Jun 24, 2016 the original hollow crown series was quite popular in the us, so it seems safe to assume this second installment will be as well. Sep 15, 20 so the audience for the new series the hollow crown should understand exactly what henry iv of england means when he speaks that famous line.
Dec 09, 2016 the threepart miniseries adaptation of william shakespeares henry vi and richard iii from great performances is the second installment of the hollow crowna series featuring shakespeares richard ii, henry iv and henry v that originally aired in 20. The hollow crown tom hiddleston in a fourpart shakespeare series on pbss great performances, on fridays check local listings. For the most part, the flexibility that television provides is used to good advantage in the hollow crown to clarify the action and enhance the dynamics. The hollow crownaptly brought stateside by pbs great performances seriesoffers three titanic lead performances in the plays of the henriad, the epic trilogy that tells the story of the opening salvos of the wars of the roses. The hollow crownis a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays. Prince hal tom hiddleston mourns the death of his father. The hollow crown brings a full set of ticks to this checklist. So the audience for the new series the hollow crown should understand exactly what henry iv of england means when he speaks that famous. In 20, pbs thrilled history buffs and fans of the bard with the shakespearean miniseries the hollow crown, a bbc production that boasted jeremy irons and michelle dockery among its cast. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v on thirteens great. Mar 30, 2016 the latest instalment of the hollow crown following on from the four plays, culminating in henry v, which the bbc adapted in 2012 has tidied the henry vi plays into two twohour films. Richard ii, the first installment of the hollow crown premieres friday, september 20 at 9 p.
In november, netflix debuted its series the crown, which follows. A miniseries of adaptations of shakespeares history plays. Cumberbatch outrageously steals every scene in the hollow. Pbs talks with the cast and director of the hollow crown. I believe the first three of these have only been filmed in the old 1970s bbc series of shakespeares complete works, and although the old series was at its best with its version. The wars of the roses, a lavish threepart television series of shakespeares henry vi part.
It airs on three consecutive sundays beginning december 11 at 9 p. The hollow crown series, bbcs cinematic take on william shakespeares history plays, returns to the american airwaves this sunday, dec. The hollow crown summons some of britains most exemplary acting talent and. The wars of the roses full series the hollow crown.
Sep 20, 20 the hollow crownis a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays. The threepart miniseries adaptation of william shakespeares henry vi and richard iii from great performances is the second installment of. Poldark has wrapped up for the season and sherlock and victoria dont start until 2017, but we can try to fill the void with some shakespeare and cumberbatch in these last few weeks of 2016 with the hollow crown. Hollow crown a conquering miniseries from pbs boston. In november, netflix debuted its series the crown, which follows the early reign of queen elizabeth ii, who came. The original hollow crown series was quite popular in the us, so it seems safe to assume this second installment will be as well. The hollow crown, trailer great performances pbs youtube. The crown is a historical drama web television series about the reign of queen elizabeth ii, created and principally written by peter morgan, and produced by left bank pictures and sony pictures television for netflix. The interactive and video resources in this collection are designed to aid teachers in exploring these complex plays with their students.
Use the viewing guide, supplemental teaching tips, discussion. The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeares. Dec 08, 2016 pbs threeweek adaptation of these works in the hollow crown doesnt just bring shakespeares words to life, it sets them on fire and lets them howl to the moon. The hollow crown is provided by the irene diamond fund, the starr foundation, vivian milstein, rosalind p. The new series the wars of the roses aired to great acclaim on the bbc in the uk in may, and is now set to make its premiere in the usa.
Premieres on great performances on pbs september 20 n october. Dec 12, 2016 the threepart miniseries adaptation of william shakespeares henry vi and richard iii from great performances is the second installment of the hollow crowna series featuring shakespeares richard ii, henry iv and henry v that originally aired in 20. Fans of the starstudded shakespeare adaptation the hollow crown will be pleased to know that the sequel series the hollow crown. Hollow crown a conquering miniseries from pbs boston herald. As we get closer to december, keep an eye on the schedule for your local pbs station, because the exact airdate for the hollow crown films may shift between now and then. Wars of the roses to air on pbs great performances. The wars of the roses is a lavish threepart followup to the bafta winning the hollow crown, which aired in 20 on pbs great performances series. Present from the start, rather than parachuted in as jonathan miller was, sam mendes has executive produced the series, while also. Beginning on sunday, december 11, pbs will be airing the first episode of the hollow crown. In recent months, young british queens have ascended to the throne of prestige tv.
The hollow crown is a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays. The hollow crown, on pbs, retells shakespearean history. Only occasionally does it feel misplaced, as in richard ii, when director rupert goold goes all in with jesus imagery. The new series the wars of the roses aired to great acclaim on the bbc in the uk. War rages with the french and divisions within the english court threaten the crown. The first cycle is an adaptation of shakespeares second historical tetralogy, the henriad. Public broadcasting service great performances schedules starstudded richard iihenry v cycle for broadcast. It will be difficult to put into words how much i love this hollow crown series. In particular richard ii and ben whishaws portrayal was amazing. Young henry vi causes outrage by marrying margaret of anjou, forcing an unwanted truce. Hollow crown serves up shakespeare and royal contrasts.
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