Henry IV, Part 1 - William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Public domain

Category: Full Cast

Narrator: Jamie Glover

Tags: Full Cast, Historical Fiction, Adults, Literature

This play introduces Shakespeares greatest comedic character, the dissolute knight Sir John Falstaff., While King Henrys England is threatened by rebellion, the kings scapegrace son Hal haunts the taverns of London, his companions a crew of rogues and thieves let by Falstaff. The earl of Northumberland and his fiery son Hotspur scheme to overthrow the crown. Can Hal be brought to a sense of duty as Prince of Wales? Or will the influence of Falstaff prove too strong? The issue is decided when Hal, Hotspur, and Falstaff come together at the climactic battle of Shrewsbury., Hal is played by Jamie Glover and King Henry by Julian Glover. Richard Griffiths is Falstaff.