Need more? Stream all three parts online from Great Performances.Following the international success of the first Hollow Crown, this three-part series features lavish film adaptations of three Shakespeare plays: Henry VI Parts I and II, and Richard III. Watch this clip of Queen Margaret wresting control of the king’s heart away from his childhood protector in open court – filmed in a medieval court: Shakespeare’s words feel more alive when spoken in a king’s palace – or on a battlefield! The production was filmed at Dover Castle (the largest castle in England), Leeds Castle (built in 1119), and Penhurst Place (childhood home of Henry VIII’s wife Anne Boleyn). The plays were filmed on-location – not on a stage. Meanwhile, House Lancaster waits in the wings.Īs a bonus, actor Anton Lesser stars as Exeter, Henry VI’s half-uncle and advisor – in Game of Thrones, he portrays the sinister Maester Qyburn.Ĥ. He marries a French princess (the horror!), and in the fallout House York argues amongst themselves, making the entire country of England weak.
The Hollow Crown begins as the House of York crowns its newest king, Edward IV.
The Lannisters and the Starks are a fantasy version of the Lancasters and the Yorks, two sides of the War of the Roses, England’s civil war fought between 14. This is what Game of Thrones is based on. Photographer: Robert Viglasky © 2015 Carnival Film & Television Ltdģ.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses – Henry VI, Part II. They are all masters of their craft, and their performances are simply arresting.Ĭan you look away from Sophie Okonedo (Liz Ten of Doctor Who, Æon Flux) as Queen Margaret? Neither can we. More than we can name (Keeley Hawes! Michael Gambon!). Tom Sturridge ( Far from the Madding Crowd). Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham of Downton Abbey on MASTERPIECE). Check out this battle sequence from Henry VI, Part I:īenedict Cumberbatch ( Sherlock on MASTERPIECE and Doctor Strange). The gowns! The swords! The horses! The battles! This production is truly beautiful and hauntingly realistic – like a film crew stepped back in time to capture the conspicuous wealth of kings and queens. Get ready for drama: Here are four reasons to watch The Hollow Crown on Monday, December 12, 19, and 26 – or stream it online after it airs. Shakespeare’s historic plays boast new compelling twists in the thrilling miniseries. The Hollow Crown has all the ingredients for a good drama – suspense, violence, and theatrical flair.
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