The heir to the throne defies his father with the tawdry company he keeps.

Henry IV (Part 1)

From executive producer Sam Mendes: King Henry IV tries to convince his son Prince Hal to join him in battling uprisings across the country.

The Hollow Crown

Don't miss this Shakespearean retelling of Britain’s bloody past

A starry cast lead this Shakespearean retelling of Britain’s bloody past. From Richard II through to the War of the Roses, watch this tale of our warring monarchs unfold.

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King Richard is called upon to settle a fight.

Richard II (Part 1)

From executive producer Sam Mendes, King Richard II tells the classic story of murder and revenge that led to the fall of England’s royal family.

Bolingbroke returns to England to claim back his inheritance with his allies in tow.

Richard II (Part 2)

Richard is forced to make a huge decision, but could he recover what he's lost?

Richard II (Part 3)

Prince Hal returns to see his father while rebellion grows in the kingdom.

Henry IV (Part 2)

Prince Hal and his ailing father face Hotspur's rebellion.

Henry IV (Part 3)

Falstaff is told to recruit an army for Henry, despite his bad reputation.

Henry IV (Part 4)

From executive producer Sam Mendes: King Henry IV tries to convince his son Prince Hal to join him in battling uprisings across the country. Part 4 of 5.

The rebels are offered peace, but is it all that it seems?

Henry IV (Part 5)

Does Hal have what it takes to be a fine king?

Henry V (Part 1)

From executive producer Sam Mendes: Newly crowned King Henry V (Tom Hiddleston) must overcome incredible odds to win a war with France.

Hal must overcome incredible odds to win a war with France.

Henry V (Part 2)

Hal and his men face the French in the Battle of Agincourt.

Henry V (Part 3)

S2, E1. Henry VI: France and Rebellion (Part 1)

News of what happened to Talbot at Orleans reaches England.

Henry VI: France and Rebellion (Part 1)

Against the backdrop of Wars in France, and the death of Henry V, the English nobility pursue their own ambitions at Court. News of Talbot's defeat by Joan of Arc at Orleans reaches the Duke of Gloucester and other nobles in England.

S2, E2. Henry VI: France and Rebellion (Part 2)

Rouen is looted, and Joan of Arc finds herself in great danger.

Henry VI: France and Rebellion (Part 2)

Rouen is looted and Joan of Arc is burnt at the stake the following day. Margaret is introduced to the Court as Henry's Queen. The atmosphere turns sour when it is announced that territories in France have been given away.

S2, E3. Henry VI: France and Rebellion (Part 3)

Plantagenet makes a claim for the throne. The Wars of the Roses is about to begin.

Henry VI: France and Rebellion (Part 3)

Gloucester is accused of high treason and is murdered that night in his cell at the Tower of London. Plantagenet makes a claim for the throne and the Houses of York & Lancaster are now in open opposition. The Wars of the Roses are about to begin.

Margaret is outraged and attacks Plantagenet at his house.

Henry VI: Civil War (Part 1)

Margaret is outraged and attacks Plantagenet at his house. At the Battle of Towton the House of York wins a clear victory. Plantagenet's eldest son is crowned Edward IV.

Warwick receives word that Edward is already betrothed.

Henry VI: Civil War (Part 2)

At the French Court Warwick receives word that Edward is already betrothed to Elizabeth Woodville. Warwick is so outraged by this news that he promptly switches sides and joins the House of Lancaster.

S2, E6. Richard III: Tyranny & Murder (Part 1)

In the Palace of Westminster, Richard speaks about the plots he's been involved in.

Richard III: Tyranny & Murder (Part 1)

In his chambers at the Palace of Westminster Richard speaks about his deformity, the decadence of the court, and the nature of the evil plots that he has laid. He finds Anne at the grave of Henry VI and, against all the odds, woos her as his bride.

S2, E7. Richard III: Tyranny & Murder (Part 2)

Richard is crowned King at Westminster Abbey, with Anne as his Queen.

Richard III: Tyranny & Murder (Part 2)

Buckingham persuades the citizens of London to implore with Richard to take up the throne. Richard pretends to be distracted by prayer but finally accepts their pleas. Richard is crowned at Westminster Abbey with Anne as his Queen.

S2, E8. Richard III: Tyranny & Murder (Part 3)

In a state of paranoia, Richard is forced to take up arms.

Richard III: Tyranny & Murder (Part 3)

In a state of paranoia, Richard is forced to take up arms and leave Westminster when he hears that Richmond has arrived with an army. Margaret, Cecily and Elizabeth curse Richard as he leads his troops towards Richmond.

The Hollow Crown

The Hollow Crown

Series 1

1. Richard II (Part 1)

2. Richard II (Part 2)

3. Richard II (Part 3)

4. Henry IV (Part 1)

5. Henry IV (Part 2)

6. Henry IV (Part 3)

7. Henry IV (Part 4)

8. Henry IV (Part 5)

9. Henry V (Part 1)

10. Henry V (Part 2)

11. Henry V (Part 3)