The all-conquering King Henry V is dead and the throne is occupied by his infant son, Henry VI. The good Duke Humphrey of Gloucester has been appointed Prodtector, but a struggle for power soon develops between the young King's Lancastrian relatives and the powerful house of York under Richard Plantagenet. Meanwhile the French. led by Joan of Arc, the maid of Orleans, threaten to win back the territories lost to Henry V. DavidTennant plays Henry VI. Norman Rodway is the Duke of Gloucester, John Bow is Talbot, Clive Merrison is Richard Plantagenet. Joan is plaued by Amanda Root. Unabridged. 2 cassettes. 2 hours 30 minutes.
