The Tragedy of King Richard II
2h 2min

Drama

The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The actions and repercussions of a proud King, whose vanity and selfishness lead to his downfall.

Production Companies

BBC

Prospect Theatre Company

Cast

Ian McKellen

King Richard II

Timothy West

Henry Bolingbroke

Robert Eddison

Duke of York

Paul Hardwick

John of Gaunt

Peggy Thorpe-Bates

Duchess of York

Trevor Martin

Earl of Northumberland

Andrew Crawford

Bishop of Carlisle

James Laurenson

Sir Pierce of Exton

Lucy Fleming

Queen Isabella

Charmian Eyre

Duchess of Gloucester / Lady-in-waiting

Terence Wilton

Duke of Aumerle

Stephen Greif

Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain

David Calder

Lord Ross / Groom

Michael Spice

Lord Willoughby

Richard Morant

Earl of Salisbury

Release date

30th Jul 1970

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English

The Tragedy of King Richard II2h 2min