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Richard II

King Richard is called upon to settle a dispute between his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray. Richard calls for a duel but then halts it just before swords clash. Both men are banished from the realm. Richard visits John of Gaunt, Bolingbroke's father, who, in the throes of death, reprimands the king. After seizing Gaunt's money and land, Richard leaves for wars against the rebels in Ireland. Bolingbroke returns to claim back his inheritance. Supported by his allies, Northumberland and the Duke of York, Bolingbroke takes Richard prisoner and lays claim to the throne.

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  • Originally Aired June 30, 2012
  • Runtime 147 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-14
  • Production Code p00s90j1
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created April 18, 2021 by
    hr1983
  • Modified October 29, 2023 by
    daveoxford
Name Type Role
Rupert Goold Writer
Ben Power Writer
Rupert Goold Director