Shakespeare: Richard II

By: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare, is the first of the history series that continues with Parts 1 and 2 of King Henry IV and with The Life of King Henry V. At the beginning of the play, Richard II banishes his cousin Henry Bolingbroke from England. Bolingbroke later returns with an army and the support of some of the nobility, and he deposes Richard. Richard is separated from his beloved Queen, imprisoned, and later murdered. By the end of the play, Bolingbroke has been crowned King Henry IV. Audio edited by J. M. Smallheer and John Gonzalez. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden) Characters: Narration, Keeper, and Lord – read by Annie Coleman King Richard II and First Servant – read by Peter Yearsley Northumberland and Gaunt – read by Chip Bolingbroke – read by Kayvan Sylvan Aumerle – read by John Gonzalez Henry Percy – read by Michael Sirois York – read by Martin Clifton Mowbray – read by Mark F. Smith Surrey and Willoughby – read by Nikolle Doolin Salisbury – read by David Barnes Bushy and Carlisle – read by Cecelia Prior Bagot, Abbot, Scroop, and Exton – read by Linton Green – read by deadwhitemales Queen Isabel – read by Joy Chan Duchess of York – read by Kristen McQuillin Berkeley – read by Rainer Ross – read by Mr. Baby Man Fitzwater and Groom – read by Sean McKinley Marshal – read by Lenny Glionna Jr. Captain and First Herald – read by Hugh Mac Duchess of Gloucester – read by Gesine Lady – read by Maureen S. O’Brien Gardener, Second Herald, and Second Servant – read by Kara Shallenberg

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This episode was published on Feb 12, 2010.

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