Season 1

11 EPISODES • 1965

Season 1 of The Wars of the Roses was released on April 8 and consists of 11 episodes.

Episodes

1: Henry VI

Apr 8, 1965

First part of the RSC's landmark production of The Wars of the Roses, adapted by John Barton.

2: Edward IV

Apr 15, 1965

The second play in the RSC's production by Peter Hall starring Alan Tucker and Peggy Ashcroft.

3: Richard III

Apr 22, 1965

The third part of the RSC's production by Peter Hall, starring Roy Dotrice.

4: "The Council Board"

Jan 27, 1966

2 Henry VI Act 3, Scene 2 to Act 4, Scene 8 (beginning with the aftermath of Humphrey's murder, and concluding with Jack Cade's forces abandoning him).

5: "The Fearful King"

Feb 3, 1966

2 Henry VI Act 4, Scene 9 (Henry pardoning those who abandoned Jack Cade) and 3 Henry VI Act 1 and Act 2, Scene 1 (Warwick rallying Edward, Richard and Clarence after the death of their father).

6: "The Kingmaker"

Feb 10, 1966

3 Henry VI Act 2, Scene 2 to Act 3, Scene 3 (beginning with the arrival of the House of Lancaster to York, and concluding with Warwick's avowal to remove Edward from the throne and restore Henry).

7: "Edward of York"

Feb 17, 1966

3 Henry VI Act 3, Scene 4 to Act 5, Scene 5 (beginning with George abandoning Edward in protest at his marriage to Lady Grey, and concluding with the death of Prince Edward and the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Tewkesbury).

8: "The Prophetess"

Feb 24, 1966

3 Henry VI Act 5, Scene 6 (Richard murdering Henry) and Richard III Act 1, Scenes 1, 2 and 3 (Richard sending two murderers to kill George).

9: "Richard of Gloucester"

Mar 3, 1966

Richard III Act 1, Scene 4 to Act 3, Scene 4 (beginning with George's murder, and concluding with the arrest of Hastings).

10: "Richard the King"

Mar 10, 1966

Richard III Act 3, Scene 5 to Act 5, Scene 1 (beginning with the Lord Mayor arriving to implore Richard to become King, and concluding with the death of Buckingham).

11: "Henry Tudor"

Mar 17, 1966

Richard III Act 5, Scene 2 onwards (Richmond's arrival in England).

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