The Wars of the Roses
Overview
A 1965 BBC adaptation of William Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy (1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI and Richard III), which deals with the conflict between the House of Lancaster and the House of York over the throne of England, a conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. It was based on the 1963 theatre adaptation by John Barton, and directed by Peter Hall for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Year 1965
Studio Royal Shakespeare Company
Director Robin Midgley, Peter Hall, John Barton, Michael Hayes
Crew Robin Midgley (Director), John Barton (Writer), Peter Hall (Director), John Barton (Director), William Shakespeare (Original Story), Guy Woolfenden (Original Music Composer)
Popularity 1
Language English
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