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Ruthlessness remains the order of the day in the conclusion of the Henry VI chronicles. York, as victor at St. Albans, contemptuously forces Henry to give him succession the crown. The merciless Margaret captures and taunts York before having him killed, only to be captured herself and compelled to...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Time-Life Television, Ambrose Video Publishing
Other Authors: Howell, Jane, (Television director), Benson, Peter, 1943-, Hill, Bernard, 1944-, Cook, Ron, 1948-, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Ambrose Video Publishing, [2000 or 2001]
Series:Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays (Ambrose Video Publishing : DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Henry > VI, > King of England, > 1421-1471 > Drama.
Great Britain > History > Henry VI, 1422-1461 > Drama.
Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Biography > Drama.
Historical drama, English.
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Summary:Ruthlessness remains the order of the day in the conclusion of the Henry VI chronicles. York, as victor at St. Albans, contemptuously forces Henry to give him succession the crown. The merciless Margaret captures and taunts York before having him killed, only to be captured herself and compelled to watch the Yorkists slay her son. In a powerful soliloquy, the vile and dangerous Richard, Duke of Gloucester, reveals his plans to murder Henry VI.
Item Description:Based on the play by William Shakespeare.
Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1983.
Digitally remastered, picture and sound enhanced.
Special feature: PC/Mac downloadable script.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (210 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Camera, Jim Atkinson ; editor, Ron Bowman ; music, Stephen Oliver ; costumes, John Peacock.