![]() ![]() The Hollow Crown completes Dan Jones' epic history of medieval England, and describes how the Plantagenets tore themselves apart to be finally replaced by the Tudors. They are called the Wars of the Roses, after all.The 15th century saw the crown of England change hands seven times as the great families of England fought to the death for power, majesty and the right to rule. (The next play literally has the name of Richard III, so that’s not really a spoiler.)Īdditionally, expect plenty of fight scenes in this second part of Henry VI. If the Yorks can overthrow one king, surely a brother can succeed another. ![]() Edward IV takes the throne, but his youngest brother Richard has his eyes firmly on the crown.” ![]() Battle and bloodshed ensues and the Yorkists triumph. The feeble King Henry is overshadowed by Queen Margaret and her faction of Lancastrian Lords, his reign further undermined by disaffected nobles supporting the House of York. “Bitter rivalries erupt into the Wars of the Roses. If you aren’t familiar with the play or the history, you may think there are spoilers here. Benedict Cumberbatch, whose face was all over the promotions for this series, plays Richard, who will one day become King Richard III.īelow, you can find the synopsis via PBS. On the other are the Yorks, using a white rose as their symbol. Henry’s wife, Margaret, emerged as a major leader on that side. On one side, with a red rose, are the Lancasters, who want to keep Henry VI on the throne. ![]() Where we last left off, civil war had come to England between two competing claims to the throne. Last week’s episode of The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses proved that this second series of adaptations has embraced the large scale of William Shakespeare’s historical tetralogy. By Cheryl Wassenaar 6 years ago On this weekend’s episode of The Hollow Crown, war will truly break out between the Lancasters and the Yorks in the second part of Henry VI. ![]()
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