Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 281,430 playable programmes from the BBC

New Year Matinee: The Lion in Winter

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The feature film starring Katharine Hepburn, Peter O'Toole

It is Christmas 1183, and Henry II, King of England and half of France, has brought his family together at his Chinon castle for the purpose of nominating his successor. Among those present is Henry's wife, bent on thwarting Henry's plans.

Films: pp 16-17

Contributors

Screenplay/Based on his own play:
James Goldman
Producer:
Martin Poll
Director:
Anthony Harvey
King Henry II:
Peter O'Toole
Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine:
Katharine Hepburn
Princess Alais:
Jane Merrow
Prince Geoffrey:
John Castle
Prince Richard:
Anthony Hopkins
Prince John:
Nigel Terry
King Philip of France:
Timothy Dalton
William Marshall:
Nigel Stock
Bishop of Durham:
O.Z. Whitehead
Source: Radio Times

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More