


A Region 1 DVD set was released on 21 June 2016. Home media Ī Region 2 DVD set of The Wars of the Roses was released on 20 June 2016. The second cycle of plays aired on consecutive Saturday evenings on BBC Two commencing Saturday. Once again, the production returned to Kent for The Wars of The Roses, filming at Dover Castle, Leeds Castle and Penshurst Place. By filming the ‘Henry VI’ plays as well as ‘Richard III,’ we will allow viewers to fully appreciate how such a monstrous tyrant could find his way to power, bringing even more weight and depth to this iconic character." They were adapted by Dominic Cooke and Ben Power.Įxecutive producer Pippa Harris stated, "The critical and audience reaction to The Hollow Crown series set the bar high for Shakespeare on screen, and Neal Street (Productions) is delighted to be making the concluding part of this great history cycle. The concluding cycle of plays were produced in 2015 by the same team that made the first series and were directed by the former artistic director of Royal Court Theatre and Olivier Award winner, Dominic Cooke. Madison Lygo as Princess Elizabeth, marries Henry VII.Isaac Andrews as Prince Richard, Duke of York.Sam Troughton as George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence.Luke Treadaway as King Henry VII of England.Geoffrey Streatfeild as King Edward IV of England.Benedict Cumberbatch as Richard III of England.Filmed on location, seen on PBS's Great Performances. Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Hugh Bonneville, and Sophie Okonedo star. Together, they tell the story of the Wars of the Roses. on The Crown, will lead this years British wave as the distraught empty. 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. take the best actor crown, although a challenge from Benedict Cumberbatch.
