The Tragedy of King Richard II - TV 1971 - BBC Prospect Theatre Company - 1 November 1968 - 21 March 1970. In 1968, Ian McKellen's Richard II established him as a leading Shakespeare actor. A second tour, in repertoire with Marlowe's Edward II, was a sensation at the 1969 Edinburgh Festival and played two sell-out seasons in London. Both productions were televised. CAST Ian McKellen - King Richard II Timothy West - Henry Bolingbroke Robert Eddison - Duke of York Paul Hardwick - John of Gaunt Peggy Thorpe-Bates - Duchess of York Trevor Martin - Earl of Northumberland Andrew Crawford - Bishop of Carlisle James Laurenson - Sir Pierce of Exton Lucy Fleming - Queen Isabella Please consider subscribing to our channel for More Insights: This recording is for educational purposes only and is covered under Fair Use doctrine - Copyright - All rights reserved to their respective owners.
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