Shakespeare's Richard II - Casting a King

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Clips from three versions -- Sir Ian McKellen (1970 TV), Sir Derek Jacobi (1978 TV) and Fiona Shaw (1997 TV) -- are utilized in explorations of various issues in casting Shakespeare's young king.

Commentary by Jerry Brotton, Royal Holloway, University of London,and Wendy Spon, Head of Casting at the Royal National Theatre.