Episodes
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| 01 | What Is A Man? | 20100214 | 20100220 20110523 (BBC7) 20110524 (BBC7) 20130422 (BBC7) 20130423 (BBC7) 20160111 (BBC7) 20160112 (BBC7) 20171122 (BBC7) | England's first King of the House of Anjou, Henry II, faced conflict with his sons. By the 1180s - the first of the House of Anjou to be King of England - Henry II had reigned for 30 years and was coming under increasing opposition from his own sons Mike Walker's trilogy - inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles, and the accounts of the lives of the Plantagenet Kings. Starring David Warner as King Henry II, Jane Lapotaire as Queen Eleanor, Joseph Cohen-Cole as Prince Richard, Piers Wehner as Prince Hal, Rhys Jennings as Prince Geoffrey, Stephen Hogan as William Marshall, Bruce Alexander as Bertran de Bourne, Philip Fox as King Louis and John Biggins as Courtier Director: Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010.
England's first King of the House of Anjou, Henry II faced conflict with his sons. Mike Walker's trilogy stars David Warner. Mike Walker's trilogy stars David Warner. Series of plays by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles, about the early years of the Plantagenet dynasty. The first of the House of Anjou to be king of England, Henry II's long reign was finally beset by conflict with his sons. King Henry II....David Warner Queen Eleanor....Jane Lapotaire Prince Richard....Joseph Cohen-Cole Prince Hal....Piers Wehner Prince Geoffrey....Rhys Jennings William Marshall....Stephen Hogan Bertran de Bourne....Bruce Alexander King Louis....Philip Fox Courtier....John Biggins Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. Henry II's long reign was finally beset by conflict with his sons. |
| 02 | Lionheart | 20100221 | 20100227 20110524 (BBC7) 20110525 (BBC7) 20130423 (BBC7) 20130424 (BBC7) 20160112 (BBC7) 20160113 (BBC7) 20171123 (BBC7) | King Henry II refuses to acknowledge Prince Richard as heir, so he turns to the Crusades. Prince Richard has become heir apparent, but in the face of Henry II's refusal to acknowledge his position, he turns to the Crusades. Mike Walker's trilogy - inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles, and the accounts of the lives of the Plantagenet Kings. Starring David Warner as King Henry II, Jane Lapotaire as Queen Eleanor, Ed Stoppard as Richard, Stephen Hogan as William Marshall, John Biggins as King Philip, Raad Rawi as Saladin, Khalid Laith as El-adel, Ewan Hooper as Baldwin, Neil Stuke as Prince John, Philip Fox as Hugh, Rhys Jennings as Robert of Champagne, Piers Wehner as Conrad, Bruce Alexander as the Master and Joseph Cohen-Cole as the Secretary. Director: Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010. King Henry II refuses to acknowledge Prince Richard as heir apparent, so he turns to the Crusades. Stars David Warner. King Henry II refuses to acknowledge Prince Richard as heir apparent, so he turns to the Crusades. Stars David Warner. Prince Richard, the heir apparent to Henry II, turns to the Crusades. Series of plays by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles, charting the early years of the Plantagenet dynasty. Prince Richard has become heir apparent, but in the face of Henry II's refusal to acknowledge his position, he turns to the Crusades. Queen Eleanor....Jane Lapotaire Richard....Ed Stoppard King Henry II....David Warner William Marshall....Stephen Hogan King Philip....John Biggins Saladin....Raad Rawi El-adel....Khalid Laith Baldwin....Ewan Hooper Prince John....Neil Stuke Hugh....Philip Fox Robert of Champagne....Rhys Jennings Conrad....Piers Wehner With Bruce Alexander and Joseph Cohen-Cole Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. |
| 03 LAST | John, By The Grace Of God | 20100228 | 20100306 20110525 (BBC7) 20110526 (BBC7) 20130424 (BBC7) 20130425 (BBC7) 20160113 (BBC7) 20160114 (BBC7) 20171124 (BBC7) | Series of plays by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles, chronicling the early years of the Plantagenet dynasty. The fourth son of Henry II never expected to succeed to the English throne. When he does, he reveals a talent for making enemies. Queen Eleanor....Jane Lapotaire King Richard....Ed Stoppard King John....Neil Stuke William Marshall....Stephen Hogan Prince Arthur....Ryan Watson Queen Isabelle....Emerald O'Hanrahan King Philip....John Biggins Saladin....Raad Rawi El-Adel....Khalid Laith Doctor/Langton....Ewan Hooper Girard....Joseph Cohen-Cole De Roche....Bruce Alexander Fitzwalter....Piers Wehner Will Marshall....Rhys Jennings Prince Henry....Bertie Gilbert Directed by Jeremy Mortimer. The fourth son of Henry II succeeds to the throne and reveals a talent for making enemies. Henry II's fourth son reveals a talent for making enemies. Never expecting to succeed to the English throne, Henry II's fourth son reveals a talent for making enemies. Stars Neil Stuke. Not expecting to gain the throne, Henry II's son reveals a talent for making enemies. The fourth son of Henry II never expected to succeed to the English throne. When he does, he reveals a talent for making enemies.
Never expecting to succeed to the English throne, Henry II's fourth son reveals a talent for making enemies. Stars Neil Stuke. The fourth son of Henry II never expected to succeed to the English throne. When he does, he reveals a talent for making enemies. Mike Walker's trilogy - inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles, and the accounts of the lives of the Plantagenet Kings. Starring David Warner as King Henry II, Jane Lapotaire as Queen Eleanor, Ed Stoppard as King Richard, Neil Stuke as King John, Stephen Hogan as William Marshall, Ryan Watson as Prince Arthur, Emerald O'Hanrahan as Queen Isabelle, John Biggins as King Philip, Raad Rawi as Saladin, Khalid Laith as El-Adel, Ewan Hooper as the Doctor, Joseph Cohen-Cole as Girard, Bruce Alexander as De Roche, Piers Wehnher as Fitzwalter, Rhys Jennings as Will Marshall and Bertie Gilbert as Prince Henry. Director: Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010. |
| 01 | Edward I - Old Soldiers | 20110529 | 20110604 20130611 (BBC7) 20130612 (BBC7) 20160114 (BBC7) 20160115 (BBC7) 20171127 (BBC7) | Edward I is a soldier, lover and father of a wayward son. Edward Longshanks - the Hammer of the Scots - was grief-stricken after the death of his first wife. But he finds new love with Margaret, sister of the French King. And heartache with his son Ned. Mike Walker's trilogy - inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Stars Philip Jackson as Edward the First, Ellie Kendrick as Margaret, Sam Troughton as Ned, Simon Bubb as Gaveston, James Lailey as Wallace and Jonathan Forbes as Roger Bigod. With Sean Baker, Brian Bowles, Nyasha Hatendi, Stuart McLoughlin, Joanna Monro, Peter Polycarpou, Daniel Rabin, Alun Raglan and Jane Whittenshaw. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. These plays tell the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2011.
Edward I is a soldier, lover and father of a wayward son. With Philip Jackson. By Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Edward I is a soldier, lover and father of a wayward son. With Philip Jackson. 4 Extra Debut. By Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Edward I is a soldier, lover and father of a wayward son. With Philip Jackson. Edward the First - Old Soldiers by Mike Walker. Inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Edward Longshanks - the Hammer of the Scots - was grief-stricken after the death of his first wife. But he finds new love with Margaret, sister of the French King. And heartache with his son Ned. Edward 1st... Philip Jackson Margaret...Ellie Kendrick Ned... Sam Troughton Gaveston...Simon Bubb Wallace.. James Lailey Roger Bigod... Jonathan Forbes With Sean Baker, Brian Bowles, Nyasha Hatendi, Stuart McLoughlin, Joanna Monro, Peter Polycarpou, Daniel Rabin, Alun Raglan and Jane Whittenshaw. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole Philip Jackson, Sam Troughton and Patrick Kennedy take the roles of Edward the First, Edward the Second and Richard the Second in a new series of plays by Mike Walker chronicling the Plantagenet dynasty. These plays tell the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. Philip Jackson as Edward I. An old soldier finds new love. |
| 02 | Edward Ii - The Greatest Traitor | 20110605 | 20110611 20130612 (BBC7) 20130613 (BBC7) 20160115 (BBC7) 20160116 (BBC7) 20171128 (BBC7) | Edward's power is prey to his passions, but his queen and ally find a passion of their own While Edward's power is prey to his passions, his queen, Isabella, and his most powerful ally, Roger Mortimer, find a passion of their own. Mike Walker's trilogy - inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Stars Sam Troughton as Edward the Second, Hattie Morahan as Isabella, Trystan Gravelle as Mortimer, Joseph Samrai as Prince Edward and Jonathan Forbes as Despenser. Other parts were played by Sean Baker, Simon Bubb, James Lailey, Peter Polycarpou, Daniel Rabin, and Alun Raglan. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2011. Edward's power is prey to his passions, but his queen and most powerful ally find a passion of their own. With Sam Troughton. Edward the Second - The Greatest Traitor by Mike Walker. Inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. While Edward's power is prey to his passions, his queen, Isabella, and his most powerful ally, Roger Mortimer, find a passion of their own. Cast Edward the Second - Sam Troughton Isabella - Hattie Morahan Mortimer - Trystan Gravelle Prince Edward - Joseph Samrai Despenser - Jonathan Forbes Other parts were played by Sean Baker, Simon Bubb, James Lailey, Peter Polycarpou, Daniel Rabin, and Alun Raglan. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole Philip Jackson, Sam Troughton and Patrick Kennedy take the roles of Edward the First, Edward the Second and Richard the Second in a new series of plays by Mike Walker chronicling the Plantagenet dynasty. These plays tell the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. Sam Troughton plays Edward II, prey to his passions. |
| 03 | Richard Ii - And All Our Dreams Will End In Death | 20110612 | 20130613 (BBC7) 20160118 (BBC7) 20160119 (BBC7) 20171129 (BBC7) | Richard II struggles to introduce culture to the war-based English court. Richard II, having proved his mettle in quelling the Peasants' Revolt, disappoints his courtiers as he pursues peace and culture as an alternative to fighting and swiving. Mike Walker's trilogy - inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. 'Plantagenet' tells the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. Stars Patrick Kennedy as Richard II, Blake Ritson as Henry Bolingbroke, Alex Tregear as Queen Ann, Peter Polycarpou as Gloucester, Sean Baker as John of Gaunt, James Lailey as DeVere, Stuart McLoughlin as Burley, Simon Bubb as Tyler, Daniel Rabin as Walworth, Jonathan Forbes as John Ball, Claire Harry as Joan and Alun Raglan as Welshman. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2011. Richard II struggles to introduce culture to the war-based English court. With Patrick Kennedy and Blake Ritson. |
| 03 LAST | Richard Ii - And All Our Dreams Will End In Death | 20110612 | 20110618 20130613 (BBC7) 20130614 (BBC7) | by Mike Walker. Inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Richard II, having proved his mettle in quelling the Peasants' Revolt, disappoints his courtiers as he pursues peace and culture as an alternative to fighting and swiving. 'Plantagenet' tells the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. Richard II - Patrick Kennedy Henry Bolingbroke - Blake Ritson Queen Ann - Alex Tregear Gloucester - Peter Polycarpou John of Gaunt - Sean Baker DeVere - James Lailey Burley - Stuart McLoughlin Tyler - Simon Bubb Walworth - Daniel Rabin John Ball - Jonathan Forbes Joan - Claire Harry Welshman - Alun Raglan Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. Patrick Kennedy as Richard II, introducing culture to the English court. Richard II struggles to introduce culture to the war-based English court. With Patrick Kennedy and Blake Ritson. Richard II struggles to introduce culture to the war-based English court. Richard II struggles to introduce culture to the war-based English court. With Patrick Kennedy and Blake Ritson. Richard II struggles to introduce culture to the war-based English court. by Mike Walker. Inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Richard II, having proved his mettle in quelling the Peasants' Revolt, disappoints his courtiers as he pursues peace and culture as an alternative to fighting and swiving. 'Plantagenet' tells the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. Richard II - Patrick Kennedy Henry Bolingbroke - Blake Ritson Queen Ann - Alex Tregear Gloucester - Peter Polycarpou John of Gaunt - Sean Baker DeVere - James Lailey Burley - Stuart McLoughlin Tyler - Simon Bubb Walworth - Daniel Rabin John Ball - Jonathan Forbes Joan - Claire Harry Welshman - Alun Raglan Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. Patrick Kennedy as Richard II, introducing culture to the English court. |
| 01 | Henry V - True Believers | 20120401 | 20120407 20171130 (BBC7) | Young prince Hal will inherit an unstable throne. Young prince Hal will inherit an unstable throne, and a kingdom riven with heresy and rebellion. Victory over the rebel Hotspur, and then the French, will bring peace to England and glory to the king - but at what cost to the man? Mike Walker's trilogy - inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Stars Luke Treadaway as Hal, Lydia Leonard as Catherine, James Lailey as Thomas of Earlham, Nicky Henson as Sir John Oldcastle, Paul Moriarty as Henry IV, Simon Bubb as Badby and Carl Prekopp as Bradmore. With Rikki Lawton, Gerard McDermott and Christopher Webster. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2012. by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Young prince Hal will inherit an unstable throne, and a kingdom riven with heresy and rebellion. Victory over the rebel Hotspur, and then the French, will bring peace to England and glory to the king - but at what cost to the man? Hal...Luke Treadaway Catherine...Lydia Leonard Thomas of Earlham...James Lailey Sir John Oldcastle...Nicky Henson Henry IV...Paul Moriarty Badby...Simon Bubb Bradmore...Carl Prekopp With Rikki Lawton, Gerard McDermott and Christopher Webster Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko Luke Treadaway, Al Weaver and Carl Prekopp take the roles of Henry the Fifth, Henry the Sixth and Richard the Third in the conclusion to Mike Walker's dramatic chronicle of the Plantagenets. From the greatest glory of the line in the reign of Henry the fifth, to the brutal infighting of the Wars of the Roses, the series charts the ultimate end of the first great dynasty of English kings. Revealing the strange, troubled man behind the hero of Agincourt. |
| 02 | Henry Vi - A Simple Man | 20120408 | 20120414 | by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. The once-great England of Henry V is bankrupt and losing territory in France. The times call for a strong man who can unite the kingdom. Not the weak, idealistic Henry VI, pleading for peace and incapacitated by bouts of insanity. As the House of York grows in power, Queen Margaret is forced to take up arms to protect her royal line. Henry VI... Al Weaver Margaret...Aimee Ffion Edwards York... Shaun Dooley Cardinal Beaufort...Paul Moriarty Warwick...Gerard McDermott Somerset...Carl Prekopp Edward of York...Simon Bubb With Rikki Lawton, James Lailey and Christopher Webster Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko. Henry VI takes the throne, proposing peace. But are the warlike English ready for peace? |
| 03 LAST | Richard Iii - The Three Brothers | 20120415 | 20120421 | by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Despite his rebellious brother Clarence, and the formidable dowager Queen Margaret, Edward IV manages to bring a modicum of stability to the kingdom of England. But discontent at the power of his wife and her family erupt into civil war after his death, and his brother Richard is forced to take increasingly drastic steps to uphold Plantagenet power.The final episode of the series. Queen Elizabeth...Nancy Carroll Edward 4th...Simon Bubb Richard 3rd...Carl Prekopp Clarence...Christopher Webster Margaret...Aimee Ffion Edwards Warwick...Gerard McDermott Stafford...Adam Billington Lewis...James Lailey Bishop...Paul Moriarty Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko. Richard III is forced to take increasingly drastic steps to uphold Plantagenet power. |
| 01 | Plantagenet: Series 2, Edward I - Old Soldiers | 20110529 | Edward the First - Old Soldiers by Mike Walker. Inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Edward Longshanks - the Hammer of the Scots - was grief-stricken after the death of his first wife. But he finds new love with Margaret, sister of the French King. And heartache with his son Ned. Edward 1st... Philip Jackson Margaret...Ellie Kendrick Ned... Sam Troughton Gaveston...Simon Bubb Wallace...James Lailey Roger Bigod... Jonathan Forbes With Sean Baker, Brian Bowles, Nyasha Hatendi, Stuart McLoughlin, Joanna Monro, Peter Polycarpou, Daniel Rabin, Alun Raglan and Jane Whittenshaw. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole Philip Jackson, Sam Troughton and Patrick Kennedy take the roles of Edward the First, Edward the Second and Richard the Second in a new series of plays by Mike Walker chronicling the Plantagenet dynasty. These plays tell the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. By Mike Walker. Philip Jackson as Edward I. An old soldier finds new love. | |
| 01 | Plantagenet: Series 2, Edward I - Old Soldiers | 20110604 | ||
| 01 | Plantagenet: Series 3, Henry V - True Believers | 20120401 | by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Young prince Hal will inherit an unstable throne, and a kingdom riven with heresy and rebellion. Victory over the rebel Hotspur, and then the French, will bring peace to England and glory to the king - but at what cost to the man? Hal...Luke Treadaway Catherine...Lydia Leonard Thomas of Earlham...James Lailey Sir John Oldcastle...Nicky Henson Henry IV...Paul Moriarty Badby...Simon Bubb Bradmore...Carl Prekopp With Rikki Lawton, Gerard McDermott and Christopher Webster Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko Luke Treadaway, Al Weaver and Carl Prekopp take the roles of Henry the Fifth, Henry the Sixth and Richard the Third in the conclusion to Mike Walker's dramatic chronicle of the Plantagenets. From the greatest glory of the line in the reign of Henry the fifth, to the brutal infighting of the Wars of the Roses, the series charts the ultimate end of the first great dynasty of English kings. Revealing the strange, troubled man behind the hero of Agincourt. | |
| 01 | Plantagenet: Series 3, Henry V - True Believers | 20120407 | Revealing the strange, troubled man behind the hero of Agincourt. | |
| 01 | What Is A Man? |
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| 02 | Lionheart |
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| 02 | Plantagenet: Series 2, Edward Ii - The Greatest Traitor | 20110605 | Edward the Second - The Greatest Traitor by Mike Walker. Inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. While Edward's power is prey to his passions, his queen, Isabella, and his most powerful ally, Roger Mortimer, find a passion of their own. Cast Edward the Second....Sam Troughton Isabella....Hattie Morahan Mortimer....Trystan Gravelle Prince Edward....Joseph Samrai Despenser....Jonathan Forbes Other parts were played by Sean Baker, Simon Bubb, James Lailey, Peter Polycarpou, Daniel Rabin, and Alun Raglan. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole Philip Jackson, Sam Troughton and Patrick Kennedy take the roles of Edward the First, Edward the Second and Richard the Second in a new series of plays by Mike Walker chronicling the Plantagenet dynasty. These plays tell the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. By Mike Walker. Sam Troughton plays Edward II, prey to his passions. | |
| 02 | Plantagenet: Series 2, Edward Ii - The Greatest Traitor | 20110611 | ||
| 02 | Plantagenet: Series 3, Henry Vi - A Simple Man | 20120408 | by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. The once-great England of Henry V is bankrupt and losing territory in France. The times call for a strong man who can unite the kingdom. Not the weak, idealistic Henry VI, pleading for peace and incapacitated by bouts of insanity. As the House of York grows in power, Queen Margaret is forced to take up arms to protect her royal line. Henry VI... Al Weaver Margaret...Aimee Ffion Edwards York... Shaun Dooley Cardinal Beaufort...Paul Moriarty Warwick...Gerard McDermott Somerset...Carl Prekopp Edward of York...Simon Bubb With Rikki Lawton, James Lailey and Christopher Webster Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko. Henry VI takes the throne, proposing peace. But are the warlike English ready for peace? | |
| 02 | Plantagenet: Series 3, Henry Vi - A Simple Man | 20120414 | ||
| 03 | John, By The Grace Of God |
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| 03 LAST | Plantagenet: Series 2, Richard Ii - And All Our Dreams Will End In Death | 20110612 | by Mike Walker. Inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Richard II, having proved his mettle in quelling the Peasants' Revolt, disappoints his courtiers as he pursues peace and culture as an alternative to fighting and swiving. 'Plantagenet' tells the story of the birth of a new Europe after the dark ages. The issues of control, of freedom, of belief, above all, perhaps, the temptations of power which are so familiar to us now were new to an age which had no template for domination on this scale. Richard II....Patrick Kennedy Henry Bolingbroke....Blake Ritson Queen Ann....Alex Tregear Gloucester....Peter Polycarpou John of Gaunt....Sean Baker DeVere....James Lailey Burley....Stuart McLoughlin Tyler....Simon Bubb Walworth....Daniel Rabin John Ball....Jonathan Forbes Joan....Claire Harry Welshman....Alun Raglan Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. By Mike Walker. Patrick Kennedy as Richard II, introducing culture to the English court. | |
| 03 LAST | Plantagenet: Series 2, Richard Ii - And All Our Dreams Will End In Death | 20110618 | ||
| 03 LAST | Plantagenet: Series 3, Richard Iii - The Three Brothers | 20120415 | by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Despite his rebellious brother Clarence, and the formidable dowager Queen Margaret, Edward IV manages to bring a modicum of stability to the kingdom of England. But discontent at the power of his wife and her family erupt into civil war after his death, and his brother Richard is forced to take increasingly drastic steps to uphold Plantagenet power.The final episode of the series. Queen Elizabeth...Nancy Carroll Edward 4th...Simon Bubb Richard 3rd...Carl Prekopp Clarence...Christopher Webster Margaret...Aimee Ffion Edwards Warwick...Gerard McDermott Stafford...Adam Billington Lewis...James Lailey Bishop...Paul Moriarty Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko. Richard III is forced to take increasingly drastic steps to uphold Plantagenet power. | |
| 03 LAST | Plantagenet: Series 3, Richard Iii - The Three Brothers | 20120421 | ||
| 03 LAST | Plantagenet: Series 3, Richard Iii - The Three Brothers | 20120421 | by Mike Walker, inspired by Holinshed's Chronicles. Despite his rebellious brother Clarence, and the formidable dowager Queen Margaret, Edward IV manages to bring a modicum of stability to the kingdom of England. But discontent at the power of his wife and her family erupt into civil war after his death, and his brother Richard is forced to take increasingly drastic steps to uphold Plantagenet power.The final episode of the series. Queen Elizabeth...Nancy Carroll Edward 4th...Simon Bubb Richard 3rd...Carl Prekopp Clarence...Christopher Webster Margaret...Aimee Ffion Edwards Warwick...Gerard McDermott Stafford...Adam Billington Lewis...James Lailey Bishop...Paul Moriarty Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Sasha Yevtushenko. Richard III is forced to take increasingly drastic steps to uphold Plantagenet power. |
