S9·E2 Edward II
Synopsis
In this Derek Jarman version of Christopher Marlowe's Elizabethan drama, in modern costumes and settings, Plantagenet king Edward II hands the power-craving nobility the perfect excuse by taking as lover besides his diplomatic wife, the French princess Isabel, not an acceptable lady at court but the ambitious Piers Gaveston, who uses his favour in bed even to wield political influence - the stage is set for a palace revolt which sends the gay pair from the throne to a terminal torture dungeon.
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When did Season 9 Episode 2 of Screen Two air?
Season 9, Episode 2 ('Edward II') originally aired on December 30, 1993.
How long is Season 9 Episode 2 ('Edward II')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Screen Two.
What happens in Screen Two Season 9 Episode 2?
In this Derek Jarman version of Christopher Marlowe's Elizabethan drama, in modern costumes and settings, Plantagenet king Edward II hands the power-craving nobility the perfect excuse by taking as lover besides his diplomatic wife, the French princess Isabel, not an acceptable lady at court but the...
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