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In 1183, King Henry II reunites his fractured family, releasing his imprisoned wife. Their three sons vie for the throne, igniting rivalries in a ruthless battle for power.
About the programme: Christmas 1183, Angevin Empire: King Henry II plans to announce his successor to the throne. Jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.
FeaturingPeter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton, Jane Merrow, Nigel Stock
Review snapshotI marvel at you after all these years. Still like a democratic drawbridge: going down for everybody.
The Lion in Winter is directed by Anthony Harvey and adapted to screenplay from his own play by James Goldman. It stars Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Jane Merrow, John Castle, Anthony Hopkins, Timothy Dalton, Nigel Stock and Nigel Terry. Music is by John Barry and cinematography by Douglas Slocombe.
1183 A.D.: King Henry II's (Toole) three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choi…
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