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The Hollow Crown

Year
2012
Country
US, GB
Language
en
Genre
Drama, History
Rating
7.4/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
7
Director
Thea Sharrock

Plot Overview

A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.

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Director

Thea Sharrock in The Hollow CrownThea Sharrock

Cast & Key Characters

Anton Lesser in The Hollow CrownAnton LesserExeterSimon Russell Beale in The Hollow CrownSimon Russell BealeFalstaffTom Sturridge in The Hollow CrownTom SturridgeHenry VISophie Okonedo in The Hollow CrownSophie OkonedoMargaretJulie Walters in The Hollow CrownJulie WaltersMistress QuicklyTom Georgeson in The Hollow CrownTom GeorgesonBardolphJames Laurenson in The Hollow CrownJames LaurensonWestmorelandTom Hiddleston in The Hollow CrownTom HiddlestonPrince HalJohn Mackay in The Hollow CrownJohn MackayBrakenburyPatrick Stewart in The Hollow CrownPatrick StewartJohn of GauntBarney Harris in The Hollow CrownBarney HarrisNedSamuel Valentine in The Hollow CrownSamuel ValentineGrey

Writers

BPBen PowerRichard Eyre in The Hollow CrownRichard EyreRupert Goold in The Hollow CrownRupert GooldDominic Cooke in The Hollow CrownDominic Cooke

Production

Neal Street ProductionsNBCUniversalThirteenBBC Two

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 4 episodes

Starting in the year 1399, this continuous story of monarchy follows events during sixteen years of dynastic and political power play. Kings, with their families and followers, are threatened by rebellion and conflict.

  1. 1 Richard II 2012-06-30
  2. 2 Henry IV (1) 2012-07-07
  3. 3 Henry IV (2) 2012-07-14
  4. 4 Henry V 2012-07-21
The Wars of the Roses 3 episodes
  1. 1 Henry VI (1) 2016-05-07
  2. 2 Henry VI (2) 2016-05-14
  3. 3 Richard III 2016-05-21

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Hollow Crown is rated 7.4 out of 10 by viewers — 86 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Hollow Crown about?

A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.

How many seasons and episodes does The Hollow Crown have?

2 seasons and 7 episodes.

Is The Hollow Crown still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 2 seasons and 7 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in The Hollow Crown?

Anton Lesser, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo, Julie Walters, Tom Georgeson.

Who is the director of The Hollow Crown?

Thea Sharrock.

When was The Hollow Crown released?

2012.

Where can I watch The Hollow Crown?

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