| "Richard II" | |
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| The Hollow Crown episode | |
| Episode no. | Series 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Rupert Goold |
| Teleplay by |
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| Based on | Richard II by William Shakespeare |
| Featured music | Adam Cork |
| Cinematography by | Danny Cohen |
| Editing by | Trevor Waite |
| Original air date | 30 June 2012 |
| Running time | 148 minutes |
"Richard II" is first episode of the first series of the British television series The Hollow Crown, based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. "Richard II" was directed by Rupert Goold, who adapted the screenplay with Ben Power. Ben Whishaw stars as the titular Richard II of England. It was first broadcast on 30 June 2012 on BBC Two.[1]
Whishaw's performance earned him the 2013 British Academy Television Award (BAFTA) for Leading Actor. The program was also nominated for the Best Single Drama award.[2]