NHPTV Connections The Hollow Crown: Wars Of The Roses A lavish follow-up to the 2013 BAFTAwinning series The Hollow Crown, “The Wars of the Roses” continues the epic saga with three more lavish film adaptations of Shakespeare’s history plays: Parts I and II of Henry VI and Richard III. Together, they span rebellion in France, the rise and fall of Joan of Arc, the terror of England’s Civil War and the deceitful dynastic murders culminating in the infamous reign of Richard III. Look for familiar faces in this new series, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo, Keeley Hawes, Hugh Bonneville, Judi Dench and Michael Gambon.
Henry VI Part I The King is dead and England is in crisis. War rages with the French and divisions within the English court threaten the crown. Young Henry VI causes outrage by marrying Margaret of Anjou, forcing an unwanted truce; the scene is set for civil war.
Sunday, December 11 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Henry VI Part II Bitter rivalries erupt into the Wars of the Roses. The feeble King Henry is overshadowed by Queen Margaret and her faction of Lancastrian Lords, his reign further undermined by disaffected nobles supporting the House of York. Battle and bloodshed ensue and the Yorkists triumph. Edward IV takes the throne, but his youngest brother Richard has his eyes firmly on the crown.
Sunday, December 18 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Richard III Richard, the most notorious of Shakespeare’s kings, manipulates and betrays his way through the court on a bloodthirsty and ruthless path to the throne. But after Richard’s defeat at the battle of Bosworth Field, the Houses of Lancaster and York—the red rose and the white—are united, bringing to an end the Wars of the Roses and the long civil strife.
Sunday, December 25 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
December 2016 Happy Holidays! Winter was slow to show itself, but the holidays and the weather signal it is officially here. We hope you enjoy the variety of programs that we have planned for you this month. In particular, I urge you not to miss our PBS Arts Fall Festival on Friday nights. Kathy and I have been enjoying it since October, and it wraps up this month; you can still watch programs online. There's music, and also an excellent program from the Royal Shakespeare Company, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death. Thank you for your support of your New Hampshire PBS station. Your membership ensures we can offer our award-winning local and PBS programs, and educational services; you can also support us by donating your vehicle, donating stock, volunteering or bidding on one of our great Auction items! Our staff and board offer our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday and new year, from all us at NHPTV. Peter Frid, NHPBS President & CEO
Great Gifts For Giving! Get your holiday shopping done AND support NHPTV through our Online Holiday Auction! Browse, bid & buy until December 8! We recently added several exciting new items: a Takamine guitar signed by Kenny Chesney; tickets to Kenny's concert at Gillette Stadium in August 2017; and a trip to Portugal that includes travel on TAP Portugal Airlines and 3 nights at Hotel Portugal Lisboa. There are more than 900 items up for bid, perfect for gifting to family, friends — or yourself! Browse often; items are added daily.
The Auction ends December 8th so bid now! nhptv.org/auction
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