2 CDs.
Father and son, Julian and James Glover, star as King Henry and Prince Hal in Shakespeare's stirring history.
BBC radio has a unique heritage when it comes to Shakespeare. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first full-length play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making Shakespeare to be heard. Each word of this production builds a picture of the richness and complexity of Shakespeare's characters. The clarity of radio gives poignancy to the young Prince's struggles and depth to Falstaff's exuberance.
The play is introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of the Royal National Theatre, and the CD booklet includes a scene-by-scene synopsis, full character analysis, brief biographies of the leading actors and of Shakespeare himself, as well as an essay from the producer on the interpretation of the play.
Revitalised, original and comprehensive - this is Shakespeare for the new millennium.
