The Best Episodes of The Hollow Crown

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   8.2/10(1920 votes)

   #1 - Richard II

   S1:E16/30/2012

   King Richard is called upon to settle a dispute between his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray. Richard calls for a duel but then halts it just before swords clash. Both men are banished from the realm. Richard visits John of Gaunt, Bolingbroke's father, who, in the throes of death, reprimands the king. After seizing Gaunt's money and land, Richard leaves for wars against the rebels in Ireland. Bolingbroke returns to claim back his inheritance. Supported by his allies, Northumberland and the Duke of York, Bolingbroke takes Richard prisoner and lays claim to the throne.

   Director:Rupert Goold

   Writers:Ben Power, Rupert Goold

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   Director:Rupert Goold

   Writers:Ben Power, Rupert Goold
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   8.1/10(1571 votes)

   #2 - Henry V

   S1:E47/21/2012

   Henry V has settled onto the throne and has the makings of a fine king when the French ambassador brings a challenge from the Dauphin. Inspired by his courtiers Exeter and York, Henry swears that he will, with all force, answer this challenge. The chorus tells of England's preparations for war and Henry's army sails for France. After Exeter's diplomacy is rebuffed by the French king, Henry lays a heavy siege and captures Harfleur. The French now take Henry's claims seriously and challenge the English army to battle at Agincourt.

   Director:Thea Sharrock

   Writers:Ben Power, Thea Sharrock

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   Director:Thea Sharrock

   Writers:Ben Power, Thea Sharrock
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   8.1/10(625 votes)

   #3 - Henry VI (2)

   S2:E25/14/2016

   Plantagenet and the Yorkists ride to London to claim the throne.

   Director:Dominic Cooke

   Writer:Ben Power

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   Director:Dominic Cooke

   Writer:Ben Power
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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Henry IV (2)

   S1:E37/14/2012

   In the aftermath of the Battle of Shrewsbury, Northumberland learns of the death of his son. The Lord Chief Justice attempts on behalf of the increasingly frail King to separate Falstaff from Prince Hal. The rebels continue to plot insurrection. Falstaff is sent to recruit soldiers and takes his leave of his mistress, Doll Tearsheet. The rebel forces are overcome. This brings comfort to the dying king, who is finally reconciled to his son. Falstaff rushes to Hal's coronation with expectations of high office.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.9/10(13 votes)

   #5 - Henry IV (1)

   S1:E27/7/2012

   The heir to the throne, Prince Hal, defies his father, King Henry, by spending his time at Mistress Quickly's tavern in the company of the dissolute Falstaff and his companions. The King is threatened by a rebellion led by Hal's rival, Hotspur, his father Northumberland and his uncle Worcester. In the face of this danger to the state, Prince Hal joins his father to defeat the rebels at the Battle of Shrewsbury and kill Hotspur in single combat.

   Director:Richard Eyre

   Writer:Richard Eyre

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   Director:Richard Eyre

   Writer:Richard Eyre
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   7.9/10(11 votes)

   #6 - Richard III

   S2:E35/21/2016

   Evil Richard plots his path to rule and layers that path with bodies of friend and foe alike.

   Director:Dominic Cooke

   Writer:Ben Power

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   Director:Dominic Cooke

   Writer:Ben Power
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   7.7/10(679 votes)

   #7 - Henry VI (1)

   S2:E15/7/2016

   Against the backdrop of wars in France, the English nobility quarrel.

   Director:Dominic Cooke

   Writers:Ben Power, Dominic Cooke

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   Director:Dominic Cooke

   Writers:Ben Power, Dominic Cooke