| Other author/creator | Benson, Peter. |
| Other author/creator | Peacock, Trevor. |
| Other author/creator | Howell, Jane. |
| Other author/creator | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. |
| Other author/creator | Ambrose Video Publishing. |
| Parallel title |
First part of Henry the Sixth |
| Series |
Dramatic works of William Shakespeare
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Plays (Time-Life Video) UNAUTHORIZED
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| Abstract |
This first part of the Henry VI trilogy, recreates Henry's early days as King. It is the time of wars in France, from the seige of Orleans to the expulsion of the English from the French soil. True to the popular view at that time, Shakespeare characterizes the heroine of the French victories, Joan of Arc, as a "minister of Hell" and a wanton. On the homefront we glimpse the beginning of the long civil wars between the houses of York and Lancaster. |
| General note | Series of Shakespeare's complete plays, originally produced for BBC Television. |
| Access restriction | Access restricted by licensing agreement. |
| Cast |
Peter Benson and Trevor Peacock. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web ; Flash streaming. |
| Language | Closed captioned. |
| Genre/form | Historical drama. |
| Other title |
BBC TV Shakespeare (Television program) |
| Publisher number | SH-021 Ambrose Video |
