A miniseries of adaptations of shakespeares history plays. Shakespeares history plays the hollow crown critics consensus. The hollow crown season 1 full episodes watch online guide. Jun 29, 2012 the hollow crown brings a full set of ticks to this checklist. Find out where the hollow crown is streaming, if the hollow crown is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The tagline to this second series is the wars of the roses as the films chronicle the conflict between the houses of lancaster and york as they fought for the english crown between 1455 and 1485, culminating with the death of richard iii at the battle of bosworth, the end of the yorkist dynasty and the dawn of the tudor age. Oct 01, 2014 principal photography has begun on the hollow crown. Sherlock, benedict cumberbatch, film, the hollow crown, uploadexpress, kirsty nutkins bbc. The wars of the roses the hollow crown critics consensus. The hollow crown richard ii tv episode 2012 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Hollow crown is the third album by british metalcore band, architects. Sherlock actor benedict cumberbatch on filming the hollow. The hollow crown tv series 2012 the hollow crown tv. In november 2014, bbc two returned to lacock for the filming of the concluding part of their series the hollow crown, based on shakespeares history plays.
The hollow crownis a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays. Bbc principal photography begins on the hollow crown. Shakespeares epic yet intimate plays are filmed in the visually breathtaking landscape and architecture of the period. Kings, with their families and followers, are threatened by rebellion and conflict. Principal photography has begun on the hollow crown. The bbcs the hollow crown, set visit the bbcs adaptations of four of shakespeares history plays feature an all star cast including jeremy irons and simon russell beale.
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. The hollow crown summons some of britains most exemplary acting talent and gorgeously crafted production values to enliven. The hollow crown tv series 2012 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Aug 09, 20 filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays coming to great performances on pbs beginning friday, september 20 at 9 p. The hollow crown, nominated for best miniseries, is made up of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays richard ii, henry iv, parts i and ii and henry v. They were directed and adapted by richard eyre and star jeremy irons as king. The hollow crown brings a full set of ticks to this checklist. Sold by westcoastmedia and ships from amazon fulfillment.
Shakespeares plays are filmed in the visually breathtaking landscape and architecture of the period. In one final, hollow crown imagery, richards travel to the tower as the townspeople pelt him with garbage is filmed inside a castle turret which, as the camera pans up. The second series of the hollow crown filmed in kent where leeds castles barbican and moat to depict scenes at the tower of london, penshurst place doubled as the exterior of the palace of westminsters great gates and dover castle features as the tower of london as well as anjous palaceand joans chambers in rouen in part 1 and a french prison and st albans chapel and market. The hollow crown was commissioned by ben stephenson and janice hadlow. The struggle for power continues between the houses of york and lancaster and the plots start and there are claims on both sides for the crown of england. These three screen adaptations, henry vi in two parts and richard iii, tell the story of the wars of the roses, an exceptionally turbulent period of british history. Dec 09, 2016 three years after the bbc filmed the four elizabethan docudramas known as the henriad richard ii, henry iv parts 1 and 2 and henry v as the hollow crown, it. Filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays coming to great performances on pbs beginning friday, september 20 at 9. Mar 25, 2014 the hollow crown is a stunning new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares bestloved history plays. A coproduction with neal street productions, the hollow crown brings together four filmed adaptations of shakespeares history plays richard ii, henry iv. Hiddleston is earnest and charming when we speak on a filming break beneath one of gloucesters forbidding norman arches.
Richard ii is a 2012 british television film based on william shakespeares play of the same name. The gloating earl of suffolk believes that he will rule both of them giving power to the house of lancaster. The war of the roses was filmed on location in multiple areas throughout the uk. May 07, 2016 benedict cumberbatch on filming the hollow crown. The hollow crown trailer four filmed adaptations of shakespeares history plays richard ii, henry iv part 1, henry iv part 2, henry v. The continuation of bbcs the hollow crown series entitled, the hollow crown. The hollow crown, series 1, behind the scenes of the. Prince hals the avengers tom hiddleston journey continues in henry v. Starting in the year 99, this continuous story of monarchy follows events during sixteen years of dynastic and political power play. Nov 18, 2014 the addition of long, scenesetting visuals in the hollow crown makes the whole thing feel much more like an historical epic than any of the earlier filmed versions, despite having literally the. 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. The hollow crownis a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of. The wars of the roses, a neal street coproduction with carnivalnbcuniversal and thirteen for bbc two, filming in locations around the uk. Jun, 2016 the hollow crown moves into contention as one of the best acted across the board and it is certainly the best filmed effort.
The hollow crown, trailer great performances pbs youtube. Richard ii was directed by rupert goold, who adapted the screenplay with ben power. Whishaw, incidentally, plays richard ii in the hollow crown. Four filmed adaptations of shakespeares history playscritics consensus. War of the roses features three adaptations, henry vi and richard iii, telling the story of the wars. The grandest periodaccurate staging possible for a cultural olympiad. The hollow crown deftly demonstrates that even the bards most obscure work can be sumptuous appointment viewing saving benedict. On their youtube channel, there are several videos documenting the bands recording sessions. War of the roses features three adaptations, henry vi and richard iii, telling the story of the wars of the roses, an exceptionally turbulent period in british history.
May 30, 2014 the hollow crown, nominated for best miniseries, is made up of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays richard ii, henry iv, parts i and ii and henry v. Rent the hollow crown 20 on dvd and bluray netflix. 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. Alnwick castle, alnwick, northumberland, england, uk season 2 2 of 2 found this interesting interesting. The hollow crown to begin filming next week dame judi dench confirms cameras start rolling on monday, adding richard iii costar benedict cumberbatch is a true gentleman and a thoroughly good. Three years after the bbc filmed the four elizabethan docudramas known as the henriad richard ii, henry iv parts 1 and 2 and henry v as the hollow crown, it. It is the first of four television adaptations of shakespeares second history tetralogy commissioned by bbc two under the series title the hollow crown. It was brutal sherlocks benedict cumberbatch leads an allstar cast in the hollow crown.
Henry iv, part i and part ii the hollow crown wikipedia. The album was leaked on the internet on 12 january 2009. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The hollow crown brings together four filmed adaptations of shakespeares history plays. Previous episodes of the hollow crown have been filmed almost exclusively in wales at such locations as tenby and pembroke castle.
Apr 21, 2016 the continuation of bbcs the hollow crown series entitled, the hollow crown. From executive producer sam mendes comes the hollow crown, stunning adaptations of four of shakespeares most treasured plays featuring allstar casts. In one final, hollow crown imagery, richards travel to the tower as the townspeople pelt him with garbage is filmed inside a castle turret which, as the camera pans up to the top, segues into the crown floating in air. Lacock abbey is also where wolf hall and harry potter and the chamber of secrets were filmed. The incompetent richard ii is deposed by henry bolingbroke and undergoes a crisis of identity once he is no longer king. Present from the start, rather than parachuted in as jonathan miller was, sam mendes has executive produced the series, while also. Ben whishaw stars as the titular richard ii of england. The young king henry returns from his victory in france with his new bride, the ambitious and domineering margaret of anjou.
The hollow crown is a series of british television film adaptations of william shakespeares history plays. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v on thirteens. Evil richard plots his path to rule and layers that path with bodies of friend and foe alike. With anton lesser, simon russell beale, tom georgeson, john mackay. Airing on pbs great performances, the hollow crown is a lavish series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares most gripping history plays richard ii, henry iv parts 1 and 2 and. Discover the national trust abbey in the hollow crown.
Jun 29, 2012 the bbcs the hollow crown, set visit the bbcs adaptations of four of shakespeares history plays feature an all star cast including jeremy irons and simon russell beale. Sherlock actor benedict cumberbatch on filming the hollow crown. Shakespeares epic yet intimate plays are filmed in the visually breathtaking landscape. The hollow crown brings together four filmed adaptations of shakespeares history plays richard ii, henry iv parts 1 and 2, and henry v. The th century abbey, which resides three miles from chippenham in the picturesque village of lacock in rural wilshire, played several roles in. Flanked by two impressively tall actors, im trying to work out how to make 80 extras look like 8,000.
The hollow crown is a stunning new series of filmed adaptations of four of shakespeares bestloved history plays. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. They are the second and third films in the series of television films called the hollow crown produced by sam mendes for bbc two covering the second set of plays in shakespeares henriad. The wars of the roses, a neal street coproduction with carnivalnbcuniversal and thirteen for bbc. The film they are making will form part of a tetralogy of shakespeare history plays that the bbc is presenting as a contribution to the years. Richard ii, henry iv, part 1, henry iv, part 2 and henry v, starring ben whishaw, jeremy irons and tom hiddleston. With josef altin, isaac andrews, paul bazely, geoff bell. It tells the tale as an historical period costume and brings tension and drama to what are familiar plays to many. Rent the hollow crown 20 starring tom hiddleston and ben wishaw on dvd and bluray. The hollow crown richard ii tv episode 2012 filming. The production travelled to wells cathedral, ashridge estate hertfordshire, haddon hall bakewell, gloucester cathedral gloucester, berkeley castle, the great hall and alnwick castle northumberland.
Recently crowned king, he has scarcely settled onto the throne when the french ambassador brings a challenge to. Olivier award winners rupert goold, richard eyre and thea sharrock directed the. The hollow crown to begin filming next week radio times. Sep 20, 20 the hollow crownis a lavish new series of filmed adaptations of four of. The hollow crown summons some of britains most exemplary acting talent and gorgeously crafted production values to enliven the swan. Pembroke castle, pembrokeshire, wales, uk 6 of 6 found this interesting interesting. Henry iv, part i and henry iv, part ii are 2012 british television films based on the plays of the same name by william shakespeare.
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