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Season 44 Episode 7: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses | Richard III

49 SeasonsDec 25, 2016TV-G3h 00m7.9

Richard III is the third of three parts in The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses. Richard III, the most notorious of Shakespeare’s kings, manipulates his way through the court on a ruthless path to the throne. But after Richard’s defeat at the battle of Bosworth Field, the Houses of Lancaster and York unite, bringing the Wars of the Roses and a tumultuous period of civil strife to an end.

Season 44 Episodes:

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Episode 3 Gypsy

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Episode 18 Young Men

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Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Music, Musical