William Shakespeare

Henry Iv, Part One (Arkangel Shakespeare) (Pt. 1) William Shakespeare Unabridged edition

[Full-Cast Audio Theater Dramatization. Hal is played by Jamie Glover and King Henry by Julian Glover. Richard Griffiths is Falstaff.]

Henry IV, Part One introduces Shakespeare's greatest comedic character, the dissolute knight Sir John Falstaff. - - While King Henry's England is threatened by rebellion, the king's scapegrace son Hal haunts the taverns of London, his companions a crew of rogues and thieves led by Falstaff. The earl of Northumberland and his fiery son Hotspur scheme to overthrow the crown. Can Hal be brought to a sense of duty as Prince of Wales? Or will the influence of Falstaff prove too strong? The issue is decided when Hal, Hotspur, and Falstaff come together at the climactic battle of Shrewsbury.