http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/shakespeare/ Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston) has been summoned to the Court at Westminster by his Father, Henry IV (Jeremy Irons). The King will not tolerate Hal’s recent exploits in the company of Falstaff (Simon Russell Beale) & Poins (David Dawson). Rebellion threatens the security of the Monarchy and Henry IV cannot afford to let the heir to the throne continue with such disreputable behaviour.
Henry IV, Part 1 is the second of four episodes in The Hollow Crown TV series aired in 2012 and produced by Sam Mendes. Richard Eyre directed this adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play and adapted the screenplay. The other three episodes are: Richard II; Henry IV, Part 2; and Henry V. Read More
