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Jeremy Irons On Shakespeare's "Uneasy" Henry IV

Jeremy Irons discusses how Shakespeare portrays Henry IV as he approaches the end of his life - particularly the guilt he feels for having diposed a King to claim the throne. In a quiet church, Irons recites a speech from Henry IV Part II which features the much-quoted line "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown".

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Shakespeare UncoveredJeremy Irons on the Henrys

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