| "Henry VI, Part 1" | |
|---|---|
| The Hollow Crown episode | |
| Episode no. | Series 2 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Dominic Cooke |
| Teleplay by | |
| Based on | Henry VI, Part 1 Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare |
| Featured music | Dan Jones |
| Original air date | 7 May 2016 |
"Henry VI, Part 1" is first episode of the second series of the British television series The Hollow Crown, based on the plays Henry VI, Part 1 and Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare. The episode was produced by Rupert Ryle-Hodges and directed by Dominic Cooke, who also adapted the screenplay with Ben Power. It starred Tom Sturridge as Henry VI, Sophie Okonedo as Queen Margaret and Adrian Dunbar as Richard of York.[1] The adaptation presents Henry VI in two parts, incorporating all three Henry VI plays. It was first broadcast on 7 May 2016 on BBC Two.[2]