description: Henry V is a study of kingship, patriotism, and heroic determination, tempered by tender comedy as Henry courts Katherine, Princess of France. Young King Henry, attempting to consolidate his power, invades France, believing he has a rightful claim to the throne. The dramatic battle of Agincourt, where the English are outnumbered by the French five to one, provides some of Shakespeare’s most stirring and memorable poetry. This wonderful production is performed by Brian Cox, Bill Nighy, and the Arkangel cast.
language: English
title: Henry V
titlecomplete: Henry V
characters: Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester, Bardolph, Catherine de Valois, Fluellen, Edward of Langley, 2nd Duke of York, Ancient Pistol, Mistress Nell Quickly, Corporal Nim, Richard of Conisburgh, 3rd Earl of Cambridge, Henry V of England, Charles VI of France, John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford
genres: Classics, Drama, Theatre, Historical, Plays, School, Historical Fiction, Literature, Poetry, Fiction
ratings_count: 48735
places: Southampton, England, Troyes, Agincourt
series: Wars of the Roses
publisher: BBC Audiobooks America