This audiobook features a compelling full-cast production of Henry IV Part 1, where the distinctions between royalty and commoners are skillfully blurred. Father and son duo Julian Glover and Jamie Glover portray King Henry and his son Hal, joined by notable actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales.

With a rich history in bringing Shakespeare’s works to the radio since 1923, this production is part of the acclaimed BBC Radio Shakespeare series, introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of the Royal National Theatre. This revitalized and comprehensive adaptation presents Shakespeare in a way that resonates with modern audiences.