Henry IV, Part 1 Audiobook
Henry IV, Part 1 Audiobook
Author:
Narrator:
- A Full Cast
Publisher:
- Blackstone Audiobooks
Date:
- 2004-12-01
Genres:
Duration:
- 2 h 47 min
Summary:
This play introduces Shakespeare’s greatestcomedic character, the dissolute knight Sir John Falstaff.
While King Henry’s Britain isthreatened by rebellion, the king’s scapegrace son Hal haunts the taverns ofLondon, his companions a crew of rogues and thieves permit by Falstaff. The earlof Northumberland and his fiery kid Hotspur plan to overthrow the crown. CanHal become brought to a sense of responsibility as Prince of Wales? Or will the influence ofFalstaff prove too strong? The issue is made a decision when Hal, Hotspur, and Falstaffcome together at the climactic battle of Shrewsbury.
Hal is played by Jamie Glover and Ruler Henry by Julian Glover.Richard Griffiths is normally Falstaff.