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The first part of King Henry the Fourth with the life and death of Henry surnamed Hotspur /

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Against a background of civil war, Prince Hal, the heir to the throne, appears to waste his youth irresponsibly among the lowlife of the London taverns, in the company of the self-indulgent, treacherous, irresponsible Sir John Flastaff. The boisterous comedy of the tavern scenes and the political te...

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Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Time-Life Television, Ambrose Video Publishing
Other Authors: Giles, David, Finch, Jon, 1941-2012, Quayle, Anthony, 1913-1989, Gwillim, David, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:In English with optional English subtitles.
Published: New York, N.Y. : Ambrose Video Publishing, [2004]
Series:Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays (Ambrose Video Publishing : DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:
Henry > IV, > King of England, > 1367-1413 > Drama.
Great Britain > History > Henry IV, 1399-1413 > Drama.
Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Biography > Drama.
Historical drama, English.
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Summary:Against a background of civil war, Prince Hal, the heir to the throne, appears to waste his youth irresponsibly among the lowlife of the London taverns, in the company of the self-indulgent, treacherous, irresponsible Sir John Flastaff. The boisterous comedy of the tavern scenes and the political tensions between the king and the rebels lead to the Battle of Shrewsbury, at which the Prince redeems himself.
Item Description:Based on the play by William Shakespeare.
Originally broadcast on the BBC series The Shakespeare plays in 1979.
Digitally remastered, picture and sound enhanced.
Special feature: PC/Mac downloadable script.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (147 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Camera, Jim Atkinson ; editor, Stan Pow ; music, William Walton ; costumes, Odette Barrow.