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Bard on the Box: Henry V

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Film version of Shakespeare's play, directed by and starring Laurence Olivier

Having won the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury for his claim to the throne of France, Henry prepares his army of invasion.
Shakespeare - Playing the Dane, tomorrow at 9.35pm followed by Franco Zeffirelli 's Hamlet at 10.25pm.
(1944)
See Barry Norman : page 56

Contributors

Author:
William Shakespeare
Director:
Laurence Olivier
King Henry V:
Laurence Olivier
Ancient Pistol:
Robert Newton
Chorus:
Leslie Banks
Princess Katharine:
Renee Asherson
Fluellen:
Esmond Knight
Constable of France:
Leo Genn
Montjoy, a French Herald:
Ralph Truman
King Charles VI of France:
Harcourt Williams
Alice, Lady-in-Waiting:
Ivy St Helier
Duke of Berri, French Ambassador:
Ernest Thesiger
The Dauphin:
Max Adrian
Duke of Orleans:
Francis Lister
Duke of Burgundy:
Valentine Dyall
Duke of Bourbon:
Russell Thorndike
Archbishop of Canterbury:
Felix Aylmer
Williams, soldier in English camp:
Jimmy Hanley
Sir John Falstaff:
George Robey
Source: Radio Times

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