Henry V (The Hollow Crown)

"Henry V" is fourth episode of the first series of the British television series The Hollow Crown, based on the play of the same name by William Shakespeare. The episode was produced by Rupert Ryle-Hodges, directed by Thea Sharrock and starred Tom Hiddleston as Henry V of England.[1] It was first broadcast on 21 July 2012 on BBC Two.

"Henry V"
The Hollow Crown episode
Episode no.Series 1
Episode 4
Directed byThea Sharrock
Teleplay by
Based onHenry V
by William Shakespeare
Produced byRupert Ryle-Hodges
Featured musicAdrian Johnston
Cinematography byMichael McDonough
Editing byJohn Wilson
Original air date21 July 2012 (2012-07-21)
Running time139 minutes

Henry V is the fourth play in Shakespeare's tetralogy dealing with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V.

Plot changes

The episode starts with the funeral of Henry V (which is the start of Henry VI, part 1) over whose obsequies the opening speech from the Chorus is made. After that, the movie begins to speak about Henry V.

Certain scenes from Shakespeare's play are omitted:

  • The Southampton Plot and Henry's merciless response.
  • The scenes among the ordinary men at the Siege of Harfleur, featuring Fluellen, MacMorris and Jamy.
  • The conversations in the French camp on the evening before the battle.
  • The slaughter of the young boys guarding the English baggage train at Agincourt.

Cast

Filming Locations

Baron's Hall in Penshurst Place was used as the setting for the French Palace and Squerryes Court doubled as the French battle court field.[2]

References
  1. "Cast confirmed for BBC Two's cycle of Shakespeare films" (Press release). BBC Drama Publicity. 24 November 2011. Archived from the original on 1 January 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  2. Kent Film Office. "Kent Film Office Hollow Crown Henry V article".
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