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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.
Last on
Sun 13 Oct 2024
12:15
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| 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 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales & Wales HD only
- Sun 15 Oct 2023 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales & Wales HD
Thu 19 Oct 2023 20:00- Sat 9 Mar 2024 14:00
- Sun 13 Oct 2024 12:15
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