From the haughty, almost effete King Richard (Ben Wishaw) through Jeremy Iron's haunted Henry IV to the masterpiece of development that is Tom Hiddleston's Prince Hal, this production brings the humanity and the grandeur of the role of King and all that conveys. I cannot recommend this production highly enough. Jones has also made a four-part documentary series entitled Britains Bloody Crown about the Wars of the Roses. Truly appreciate the nuance and the masterful language of the master at work. In June 2018 he presented a three-part series for Channel 5, Building Britains Canals. This production is one of the best available. There are no 'spoilers' when it comes to Shakespeare - the work is out there in a myriad of forms and interpretations, waiting to be read. To watch it, performed by actors who really know and understand Shakespeare, and can convey that in their work, is to enter a world of majesty, of subtle innuendo, of humour and of total understanding of the work of the Shakespeare who used his gift to allow 'the common man' to discuss and understand the goings-on and political machinations of his age. When I was at school, Shakespeare was as dry as the pages it was written on.
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