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The Hollow Crown

Series Overview

A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 7 Episodes

Air Date Window

2012 – 2016

Premiered: Sat, Jun 30, 2012

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, May 21, 2016

Season 2, Episode 3: “Richard III”

Evil Richard plots his path to rule and layers that path with bodies of friend and foe alike.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

US TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-08

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

William Shakespeare

Producers

Sam Mendes, Rupert Ryle-Hodges

Department Leadership Roster

Rupert Ryle-Hodges

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hollow Crown

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What is The Hollow Crown about?

A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.

How many seasons does The Hollow Crown have?

The Hollow Crown comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Hollow Crown?

Key cast members in The Hollow Crown include Not specified.

Who created or directed The Hollow Crown?

The Hollow Crown was developed and directed by Not specified.