Henry V, Part 1: Signs of War

July 21, 1960
60 min
Season 1 - Episode 7: Henry V, Part 1: Signs of War

Season 1 - Episode 7: Henry V, Part 1: Signs of War

An Age of Kings - Backdrop

Overview

The final defeat of the northern rebels marked the conclusion of the eight troubled years of Henry IV's reign. With the accession of Henry V, a new age has begun. Falstaff and his riotous companions have been banished from Court. The first public act of the young King has been to summon Parliament and consider ways of distracting his subjects from civil strife. Being advised of his right by succession, Henry now resolves to lay claim to the French throne.

Episode Information

TV Show

An Age of Kings

Season

Season 1

Episode Number

7

Air Date

July 21, 1960

Runtime

60 minutes

Guest Stars

A

Angela Baddeley

Mistress Quickly

N

Noel Johnson

Duke of Norfolk

T

Tony Garnett

G

Gordon Gostelow

P

Patrick Garland

Sir Stephen Scroop

Cyril Luckham

Cyril Luckham