From executive producer Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) comes the complete The Hollow Crown Seasons 1 & 2. The series features acclaimed contemporary adaptations of five of Shakespeares most celebrated history plays: Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI & Richard III. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Patrick Stewart, Julie Walters & Ben Whishaw. As a bonus this special edition collection includes the original BBC Shakespeare adaptations of Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, Henry VI & Richard III. These traditional versions are considered some of finest dramas in the English language, each production a celebration of the greatest talents in contemporary British theatre and television. Among the great actors featured in these plays are: John Gielgud, Derek Jacobi & Brenda Blethyn. This 15 disc Ultimate edition collection brings the best of both classic and contemporary screen adaptations of Shakespeares epic plays in a traditional and visually breathtaking landscape and architecture of the period.