Trial of Richard III, The

Synopsis: The trial of Richard III, who was accused of murdering the princes in the Tower. The trial takes place in a reconstructed Old Bailey courtroom with the former Lord Chancellor, Lord Elwyn Jones, as Judge. Two eminent QCs, appearing under assumed names, present the case for and against the murder charges. Leading historians and scientists give evidence. Recreates a modern-day murder trial and is a study of English law.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 2006
Year of production: 1984
Notes: The programme is not available separately but is included as an extra in the special digitally restored DVD release of Olivier’s RICHARD III. (1955).
Documentation: 'The Trial of Richard III’, by Richard Drewett and Mark Redhead, contains a transcript of the trial and a description of the events leading up to the making of the programme (Alan Sutton).
Uses: Students of English law; historians.*
Subjects: English language and literature; History; Law
Keywords: moot courts; murder trials; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Richard III, King of England (1452-1485)

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