Following the four-part THE HOLLOW CROWN, THE WARS OF THE ROSES continues the epic saga with three more lavish film adaptations of Shakespeare’s history plays: Parts I and II of "Henry VI" and "Richard III." Together, they span rebellion in France, the rise and fall of Joan of Arc, the terror of England’s Civil War and the deceitful dynastic murders culminating in the infamous reign of Richard III.
EPISODE GUIDE:
“Henry VI, Part 1” airs Sunday, Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. - England is in crisis. War rages and divisions within the English court threaten the crown. Young Henry VI causes outrage by marrying Margaret of Anjou; the scene is set for civil war. With Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo and Hugh Bonneville.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Henry IV Part 1
"Henry IV Part 1 is the first of three parts of The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses. The King is dead and England is in crisis. War rages with the French and divisions within the English court threaten the crown. Young Henry VI causes outrage by marrying Margaret of Anjou
“Henry VI, Part 2” airs Sunday, Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. - Bitter rivalries erupt. The feeble King Henry is overshadowed by Queen Margaret. Edward IV takes the throne, but youngest brother Richard has his eyes on the crown. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo and Keeley Hawes.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Henry IV Part 2
"Henry IV Part 2 is the second of three parts in The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses. Bitter rivalries erupt into the Wars of the Roses. The feeble King Henry is overshadowed by Queen Margaret and her faction of Lancastrian Lords
“Richard III” airs Sunday, Dec. 25 at 9 p.m. - In his quest for the crown, Richard plans the murder of his brother George. After the death of Edward IV, Richard’s path to the throne is clear, except for the princes in the tower. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench and Phoebe Fox.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Richard III
"Richard III is the third of three parts in The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses. Richard III
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