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The Hollow CrownSeries 1Behind the scenes of The Hollow Crown

An exclusive look from the eyes of those who made The Hollow Crown.

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"Flanked by two impressively tall actors, I'm trying to work out how to make 80 extras look like 8,000."

Richard Eyre (centre) – Adaptor & Director – Henry IV Parts 1 & 2

  • "Flanked by two impressively tall actors, I'm trying to work out how to make 80 extras look like 8,000."
  • “Fake fur for a genuine actress. Essential wear for a Welsh castle in winter.”
  • "Having been asked to make the lovely Julie Walters look not so gorgeous, Julie said that I'd succeeded and thanked me for it!"
  • “We had the most wonderful help and support from the Dean & Chapter at Gloucester Cathedral for the filming."
  • “Non slip footwear are essential for cast, camera crew, stuntmen & crowd while filming this particular moment."
  • “This is how high our wonderful Cast were expected to jump for the Cultural Olympiad, despite the body armour & mud!”
  • “St David’s Cathedral offered us the correct proportions, texture and sanctity that complimented the set of Westminster Hall.”
  • “For the duel, I wanted to contrast the soft textures of Richard II with the brutality and harshness of Bolingbroke's armour.”

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