The Hollow Crown
2012 Ended BBC Two ★ 8.0/10
The Hollow Crown brings together four filmed adaptations of Shakespeare's History Plays - Richard II, Henry IV parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. Starting in the year 1399, this continuous story of monarchy follows events during sixteen years of dynastic and political power play. Kings, with their families and followers, are threatened by rebellion and conflict. The story takes us from the Royal Court at Westminster to battlefields in England and France. These rich films are woven with the finest of Shakespeare's poetry and are filmed in the architecture and landscape of the period.
In short
The Hollow Crown (premiered 30 June 2012). Status: Ended. Platform: BBC Two. 7 episodes, 2 × Season. ★ 8/10.
Seasons (2 · 7 episodes)
7
Cast
Anton Lesser
Duke of Exeter
Rory Kinnear
Henry Bolingbroke / King Henry IV
Jeremy Irons
Henry Bolingbroke / King Henry IV
Simon Russell Beale
Falstaff
Tom Hiddleston
Prince Hal / Henry V
Tom Georgeson
Bardolph
James Laurenson
Westmorland
Julie Walters
Mistress Quickly
Hugh Bonneville
Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester
Iain Glen
Warwick
Stanley Townsend
Warwick
James Fleet
Hastings
Sophie Okonedo
Margaret
Tom Sturridge
Henry VI
Richard Bremmer
Abbot of Westminster
Paul Ritter
Pistol
Alun Armstrong
Northumberland
David Dawson
Poins
Michelle Dockery
Kate Percy
Michael Gambon
Sir Edmund Mortimer
FAQ
When does “The Hollow Crown” premiere?
“The Hollow Crown” premiered on 30 June 2012. Upcoming episodes and any new seasons are listed in the Seans release calendar, updated daily from TVmaze data.
Where can you watch “The Hollow Crown”?
“The Hollow Crown” is associated with BBC Two. Availability may vary by region — check the Seans calendar for air dates and confirm the offer in your streaming service.
How many episodes are in season 2 of “The Hollow Crown”?
Season 2 of “The Hollow Crown” has 3 episodes according to TVmaze. The full episode list with air dates is below — mark watched episodes and track your progress for free.
Will “The Hollow Crown” get another season?
“The Hollow Crown” has ended and no further seasons are planned. The full list of episodes and seasons is below — mark what you watched and track your progress.
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