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Henry V

Kenneth Branagh's Oscar-winning adaptation of Shakespeare's play telling the story of the courageous king's invasion of France and the historic Battle of Agincourt.

Star-studded adaptation of Shakespeare's play. England's King Henry V, insulted by the Dauphin of France, leads his army into battle across the Channel. Along the way, the young monarch must struggle with the sinking morale of his troops and his own inner doubts. The war culminates at the bloody Battle of Agincourt.

2 hours, 10 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Apr 202508:50
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Raphelle Andrews

    Intro

  • Jorginho Cruz & Ravelli

    Melhor Assim

  • City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra / Paul Bateman + Crouch End Festival Chorus / David Temple

    Non Nobis Domine

Credits

DirectorKenneth Branagh
ChorusDerek Jacobi
King Henry VKenneth Branagh
King Charles VI of FrancePaul Scofield
Captain FluellenIan Holm
Princess Katherine de ValoisEmma Thompson
Bishop of ElyAlec McCowen
Mistress Nell QuicklyJudi Dench
RobinChristian Bale
Earl Richard of CambridgeFabian Cartwright
Lord Henry ScroopStephen Simms
Sir Thomas GreyJay Villiers
Auncient PistolRobert Stephens
Corporal NymGeoffrey Hutchings
Lieutenant BardolphRichard Briers
Sir John FalstaffRobbie Coltrane
Duke Humphrey of GloucesterSimon Shepherd
Duke John of BedfordJames Larkin
Duke Thomas Beaufort of ExeterBrian Blessed
Archbishop of CanterburyCharles Kay
GowerDaniel Webb
JamyJimmy Yuill
MacmorrisJohn Sessions
WilliamsMichael Williams
AliceGeraldine McEwan
Louis the DauphinMichael Maloney
Duke Philippe of BurgundyHarold Innocent
ProducerBruce Sharman
ComposerPatrick Doyle
Director of photographyKenneth MacMillan

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Aug 200711:50
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 22 Nov 200814:40
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Sun 7 Mar 201014:00
    BBC Two Scotland, England & Northern Ireland only
  • Sat 9 Apr 201613:00
    BBC Two England, Wales, Northern Ireland & HD only
  • Mon 2 Jan 201701:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sun 20 Aug 201701:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sat 7 Oct 202313:15
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Thu 12 Oct 202320:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 4 May 202413:15
    BBC Two England, HD, Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 7 Dec 202415:15
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sat 12 Apr 202508:50
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire

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BBC Radio 4: Great Lives - Henry V

BBC Radio 4: Great Lives - Henry V

Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes discusses the life of Henry V.

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