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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 4 May 2024 13:15

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

Role Contributor
Director Kenneth Branagh
Chorus Derek Jacobi
King Henry V Kenneth Branagh
King Charles VI of France Paul Scofield
Captain Fluellen Ian Holm
Princess Katherine de Valois Emma Thompson
Bishop of Ely Alec McCowen
Mistress Nell Quickly Judi Dench
Robin Christian Bale
Earl Richard of Cambridge Fabian Cartwright
Lord Henry Scroop Stephen Simms
Sir Thomas Grey Jay Villiers
Auncient Pistol Robert Stephens
Corporal Nym Geoffrey Hutchings
Lieutenant Bardolph Richard Briers
Sir John Falstaff Robbie Coltrane
Duke Humphrey of Gloucester Simon Shepherd
Duke John of Bedford James Larkin
Duke Thomas Beaufort of Exeter Brian Blessed
Archbishop of Canterbury Charles Kay
Gower Daniel Webb
Jamy Jimmy Yuill
Macmorris John Sessions
Williams Michael Williams
Alice Geraldine McEwan
Louis the Dauphin Michael Maloney
Duke Philippe of Burgundy Harold Innocent
Producer Bruce Sharman
Composer Patrick Doyle
Director of photography Kenneth MacMillan

Broadcasts

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