Great Performances 41
2013-09-20 | Comedy,Documentary,Drama | 32 episodes49 Seasons
Episode
Richard II (2013)
Witness Ben Whishaw’s performance as Richard in this television adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.
Henry IV Part 1 (2013)
Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston star in the Shakespeare's history play.
Henry IV Part 2 (2013)
Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston star in Shakespeare's history play.
Henry V (2013)
Henry V has settled onto the throne and has the makings of a fine King. The French Ambassador brings a challenge from the French Dauphin. Inspired by his courtiers, including Exeter and York, Henry swears that he will, with all force, answer this challenge. The Chorus tells of England’s preparations for war and Henry’s army sails for France. After Exeter’s diplomacy is rebuffed by the French King, Henry lays a heavy siege and captures Harfleur. The French now take Henry’s claims seriously and challenge the English army to battle at Agincourt. Henry and his meager forces prove victorious against all odds.
Great Performances 40th Anniversary Celebration (2013)
In celebration of the series’ 40th anniversary on PBS, a stellar roster of diverse alumni gather to share their stories of what the series has meant to them, with reminiscences and performances by Julie Andrews, Audra McDonald, Don Henley, David Hyde Pierce, Josh Groban, Itzhak Perlman, Peter Martins, Patti Austin and Take 6, Elīna Garanča, and Michael Bublé.
