Wars of the Roses, The: Adapted from the Henry VI Plays and Richard III by William Shakespeare
- Synopsis
- The Wars of the Roses is a version of the RSC’s landmark production of William Shakespeare’s Henry VI trilogy and Richard III. Adapted and directed for the stage by Peter Hall and John Barton, The Wars of the Roses was acknowledged on its premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1963 as one of defining Shakespeare productions of the post-war years. The Wars of the Roses is presented here in its original form, as three plays first broadcast in 1965 and unseen since then. Recently digitally restored, the trilogy can now be recognised as one of the greatest achievements of the Royal Shakespeare Company and of British television in the 1960s.
Extras include a 20-minute film, Making The Wars of the Roses, which features interviews with original cast members, David Warner and Janet Suzman. - Series
- Screen Plays
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2016
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- Elizabethan drama; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Wars of the Roses
Credits
- Director
- John Barton; Peter Hall
- Production Design
- John Bury
- Cast
David Warner Ian Holm Janet Suzman Peggy Ashcroft
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £29.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 505 minutes
- Year
- 2016
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Distributor
- Name
Illuminations
- louise@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7288 8400
- Address
- Studio 121, ScreenWorks
22 Highbury Grove
London
N5 2EF - Notes
- Illuminations produces and distributes programmes on arts-related subjects, some of which are made for television and others in conjunction with cultural institutions to accompany specific exhibitions. Many titles are available for sale on DVD, including continuing series on leading contemporary and twentieth century artists and modern architecture, as well as a few programmes on religion, drama, history and ideas.
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