S1·E2 King Richard the Second
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Richard II, who ascended the throne as a child, is a regal and stately monarch. He believes he is the rightful ruler of England, ordained by God, yet he is a weak and ineffective king - wasteful in his spending habits, unwise in his choice of chancellors, and detached from his country and its people. When he seizes the land of his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, both the commoners and the barons decide that their king has gone too far.
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When did Season 1 Episode 2 of The BBC Television Shakespeare air?
Season 1, Episode 2 ('King Richard the Second') originally aired on December 10, 1978.
How long is Season 1 Episode 2 ('King Richard the Second')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 157 minutes.
What happens in The BBC Television Shakespeare Season 1 Episode 2?
Richard II, who ascended the throne as a child, is a regal and stately monarch. He believes he is the rightful ruler of England, ordained by God, yet he is a weak and ineffective king - wasteful in his spending habits, unwise in his choice of chancellors, and detached from his country and its people...
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