Henry IV & V with Jeremy Irons

Season 1 Episode 4

About the Episode

Jeremy Irons uncovers the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s most iconic “history plays,” from the true English history embedded into the works to the father-son drama that Shakespeare created. In disclosing Shakespeare’s sources – and steps the playwright took to distort them – Irons uncovers the historical truths behind the story and how they inspired some of Shakespeare’s most famous monologues.

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Extras

The Power of Rhetoric in Mark Antony's Famous Speech

Mark Antony uses rhetoric to sway the crowd in his famous speech.

2:44
Isabella's Mercy

Isabella must make the difficult decision.

2:37
The Tangle of Love and Money

The tangled relationship between Shylock and his daughter becomes explosive.

3:12
Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin on Beatrice and Benedick

Helen Hunt and Tom Irwin reminisce on their past roles as Beatrice and Benedick.

1:00
“Richard III” with Sir Antony Sher Preview

Learn about the historical figure behind Shakespeare’s “Richard III” with host Antony Sher

0:30
Hath Not a Jew Eyes?

Shylock insists that Jews are no different than any other people.

2:25
Beatrice and Benedick in Love

Beatrice and Benedick realize they are in love.

3:56
“Measure for Measure” with Romola Garai Preview

Delve deeper into “Measure for Measure” with host Romola Garai.

0:30
Inside Look: Helen Hunt on Much Ado About Nothing

Explore the history and themes in “Much Ado About Nothing” with host Helen Hunt.

1:30
"Julius Caesar" with Brian Cox Preview

Brian Cox explores "Julius Caesar," a play about a free republic's fall into corruption.

0:30