"Henry V" is fourth episode of the first series of the British television series The Hollow Crown, based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. The episode was produced by Rupert Ryle-Hodges, directed by Thea Sharrock and starred Tom Hiddleston as Henry V of England.[1] It was first broadcast on 21 July 2012 on BBC Two.
"Henry V" | |
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The Hollow Crown episode | |
Episode no. | Series 1 Episode 4 |
Directed by | Thea Sharrock |
Teleplay by |
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Based on | Henry V by William Shakespeare |
Produced by | Rupert Ryle-Hodges |
Featured music | Adrian Johnston |
Cinematography by | Michael McDonough |
Editing by | John Wilson |
Original air date | 21 July 2012 |
Running time | 139 minutes |
Henry V is the fourth play in Shakespeare's tetralogy dealing with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V.
The episode starts with the funeral of Henry V (which is the start of Henry VI, part 1) over whose obsequies the opening speech from the Chorus is made. After that, the movie begins to speak about Henry V.
Certain scenes from Shakespeare's play are omitted:
Baron's Hall in Penshurst Place was used as the setting for the French Palace and Squerryes Court doubled as the French battle court field.[2]