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Richard III

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous Richard, Duke of Gloucester conspires and plots to seize power for himself, orchestrating a bloody and ruthless rise to power. Laurence Olivier's thrilling adaptation of William Shakespeare's play.

2 hours, 31 minutes

Last on

Sun 2 Mar 2025 13:30
BBC Two

Credits

Richard III Laurence Olivier
The Lady Anne Claire Bloom
Edward IV Cedric Hardwicke
Duke of Clarence John Gielgud
Queen Elizabeth Mary Kerridge
Edward Prince of Wales Paul Hudson
Duke of Buckingham Ralph Richardson
The Lord Rivers Clive Morton
The Lord Hastings Alec Clunes
Jane Shore Pamela Brown
Director Laurence Olivier

Broadcasts

  • Sun 15 Oct 2023 11:30
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sun 15 Oct 2023 12:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 19 Oct 2023 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 9 Mar 2024 14:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 13 Oct 2024 12:15
    BBC Two
  • Sun 2 Mar 2025 13:30
    BBC Two

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