Because Martin has talked about this, so you maybe know exactly why it is that he chose this War of the Roses. Hes a character that the audiences find sympathetic and that we cheer for, like Richard III. Thank you so much.. Henry VI, Part 1Start at the beginning of Shakespeares War of the Roses tetralogy by readingHenry VI, Part 1from The Folger Shakespeare. Like Gendry, William the Conqueror was born out of wedlock, Treachery and deceit defined the ambitious Little Finger, His story was said to have been inspired by English statesman Thomas Cromwell, But Baelish's schemes amounted to nothing in the end. BOGAEV: You know, were talking about Wars of the Roses, but really, the way that you look at them is more as a phenomenon: something thats broader than just what happened between 1455 and 1487. But he did itat least at firstfor a completely different reason. So we have Robert Baratheon gored by a bore during this hunting accident that recalls Shakespeares Venus and Adonis. You see this really prominently with television. ADVERTISEMENT. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Wun Wun was a great giant. First comes the play that we now call Part Two of Henry VI in 1590. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. He is a supporter of Leeds United. He has been married to Vivienne Harvey since February 19, 2015. Find out whats on, read our latest stories, and learn how you can get involved. Instead, Martin is adapting the heavily politicized version that Shakespeare contributed to, whats called the Tudor myth. He is more entitled to the throne than Daenerys. After his father was killed in battle, Jon can be considered the next heir. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake. He has been married to Vivienne Harvey since 19 February 2015. Ben Lauer is the web producer. The really fascinating thing about Game of Thrones is that, as soon as Game of Thrones caught on, became this massive cultural phenomenon, you get this sort of reverse slingshot, where suddenly now Shakespearean productions are being marketed as Shakespeare for the Game of Thrones generation, or Shakespeare meets Game of Thrones. Then you come around to this theory that its all planned. 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After the first few episodes, it became clear to him that the plot of this HBO epic tracked really, really closely with the plot of Shakespeares first tetralogy, the four Shakespeare plays looking at the monarchies that fought the Wars of the Roses. Daenerys has difficulty trusting Xaro, who claims he did not take her dragons. Action Adventure Drama Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia. Disney+ said it had been made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Hugo Speer on the set of a commissioned production.. If youre a fan of Shakespeare Unlimited, please leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts. Illegitimate no more, he is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen . Talisa agrees to accompany Robb to the Crag for medical supplies. DAENERYS TARGARYEN: Nobody does, until they ride a dragon. Published Tuesday, January 19, 2020. Hugo Speer may have had a prominent role in these shows, but this list also includes shows where Hugo Speer had a guest starring role or cameo appearance. [3] Career [ edit] Acting [ edit] section of the Universitys first-year writing course. Cersei tells Sansa it will be impossible to love Joffrey, and to find comfort in their children instead. Theon traces them to the farm, where Dagmer finds evidence that the Starks have been there. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. And the show, as you said, outpaces Martins ability to write more of the books at one point. I am one of those personalities. Read about our approach to external linking. In the histories, the weak ruler is a fascinating character, because you get a couple different versions. 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BOGAEV: Okay, complete 180 now. "I don't know why that was their takeaway because the show really was more than that," he said. WILSON: So you see that in the First Part of Henry VI with this hatred between the Duke of Somerset and the Duke of York. Now 36, William has gone onto star in Genesis, as Justin Parker in Coronation Street from 2017-18 and in BBC drama Gentleman Jack, which is about to return for a second series. You married one rebel and mothered another. BOGAEV: And youre saying the Tudor myth is what Shakespeare explored. And so in the first tetralogy especially, what we see is this factionalism is the outgrowth of the Child King. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. So were going to see, after Cersei, as a Margaret of Anjou, kills Eddard Stark, as a Richard Duke of York. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. The episode received positive reviews from critics. WILSON: Yeah, exactly, and I dont knowtheres got to be some certain kind of personality that, you know, loves Shakespeares history plays because you love creating genealogical charts and referring to encyclopedias that explain character relationships and so forth. BOGAEV: Wow, when you look at it that way though, it seems as if almost any war would fit into the Wars of the Roses category. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Beverly Hills, CA. Theres Jon Snows assassination, clearly recalls Julius Caesars assassination. Early life and education [ edit] Hugo Speer was born in Harrogate in the then West Riding of Yorkshire and educated at Harrogate Grammar School. CATELYN STARK: Why in the name of all the gods would you. Hugo Speer was born in 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK. According to legend, in ancient times the Seven gods walked the earth among men, and they blessed Hugor of the Hill, king of the Andals. WILSON: There are the Winters Coming fan community. He has been married to Vivienne Harvey since February 19, 2015. Hugo Speer actor, director, producer Born 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK Hugo Speer was born in 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. Hugo Speer as David Bradford on London Kills. CERSEI LANNISTER: Are you mad? Returning from the hunt, Theon then reveals the charred remains of two boys as a public warning. The 17th episode overall, "A Man Without Honor" was written by series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, and directed by David Nutter. Peter Dinklage said to The New York Times that fans should "move on" after the "GOT" finale. The family drama about a 12-year-old boy was scripted by Vivienne Harvey. Petyr Baelish could have risen high but it's a dangerous place to be, as Cromwell, who was later executed by King Henry VIII, eventually found. TYRION: Thats why we need to seduce them. 'I complained about the stuff that was said on the couch,' Hugo said in an attempt to clear his name 'Bullsh*t. Hugo, tell the truth now. He started with the history. WITMORE: Doctor Jeffrey R. Wilson is a faculty member in the Writing Program at Harvard University, where he teaches the Why Shakespeare? section of the Universitys first-year writing course. George R. R. Martin is clearly one of those people. CATELYN STARK: I dont trust Lord Greyjoy because he is not trustworthy. The prince legally wed Jon's mother Lyanna Stark in a secret ceremony (Editor's note: All this he does not know yet). DAENERYS: Then Ive enjoyed your company Jon Snow. 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She went on to become an assertive ruler with a formidable army and dragons. His mysterious death was also the catalyst which sent DI Poole to the island of Saint Marie. Latest events have shown Jon Snow is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. WILSON: Were going to see the Stark thats furthest down in the line of succession, Jon Snow as a Richard III. But then I also think that theres a connection between the labor that we have to do to understand whats going on in these texts and the love that we have for these texts. ROBERT BARATHEON: Stinks like death. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Sarah Peverley: Inheritance in the Seven Kingdoms is based on real medieval laws, often prone to contradictory interpretations. That division allows the French forces to overtake the English forces. But the unexpected often happens: William the Conqueror was born a bastard but took the throne by force at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This week it was confirmed that stars including Robert Caryle and Hugo Speer are coming back together to film a their roles in a new eight-part series, which will follow Pam and Tommy onto on Disney+ as one of the more surprising additions to the streaming service. [8], Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 15:05, "Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game Of Thrones' Tops, 'Real Housewives NJ,' 'The Client List,' 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Army Wives' & More", "Game of Thrones: "A Man Without Honor" Review", "Game Of Thrones (experts): "A Man Without Honor" (for experts)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A_Man_Without_Honor&oldid=1141136802, Slavko Juraga as a member of the Thirteen, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 15:05. Succession is also determined by the sequence of royal family members. I could have used your help with Sansa. Why that? SANSA STARK: Arya, leave him alone! Lord Randyll Tarly's dislike for Daenerys as a foreign invader was a sentiment that would be shared by many throughout British history. Before me it was father. 13 octobre 2022. in Netflix, streaming. Were going to need their support in the war your son started. So is this a case of Martin and Shakespeare are two different authors who are working with similar source material? Over the past 35 years he's taken role in everything from Bleak House to Silent Witness and Death in Paradise to Vera on ITV. God guided England out of this chaos and civil war and generations of destruction into the hands of the glorious Tudor dynasty. But Daenerys Targaryen, as a kind . [CLIP from Richard II. The highly acclaimed actor's CV is full of big screen credits in very famous films, with other movie appearances, including Batman Begins, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Dead in A Week or Your Money Back, to name just a few. If we dont win this fight, then that is the fate of every person in the world. (Editor's note: Latest events have shown Jon Snow is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark.). Blood from two of Westeros's most powerful houses signals one of the strongest claims to the throne. Illegitimate no more, he is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen (Daenerys's brother), rightful heir to the Iron Throne. As a medieval rule, bastards could not inherit, especially if legitimate heirs existed. This episode adapts content from the second novel, A Clash of Kings, chapters Theon IV, Sansa IV and parts of Catelyn V and Catelyn VII. Richard Fitzwilliams: His chances were nil. Home to the worlds largest Shakespeare collection, the Folger is dedicated to advancing knowledge and the arts. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 1, Episode 2.]. ROBB STARK: I understand you dont trust Lord Greyjoy. Heroes versus villains. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. With Baratheon blood running through his veins, fans are rooting for the talented blacksmith to uphold one of Westeros's last great houses. This means a Targaryen restoration was an option, though not necessarily a popular one. The low-born Petyr Baelish (nicknamed Little Finger) worked his way into prominence and eventually landed in the late King Robert's court. Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. WILSON: Yeah. 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In turn, his descendants were overthrown during a rebellion incited by Robert Baratheon. Margaret was also ruthless and highly influential. If Renly signs with us, well outnumber them two to one. On the big screen, Mark has also starred in The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, where he took on the iconic lead role of Fred Flinstone and in the much loved Downton Abbey film, which was released in 2019. "[7] The A.V. What was supposed to be a joyous reunion has taken a serious turn. The now 54-year-old has also been heard on the airwaves as the lead character of DCI John Stone in eight series of the BBC Radio 4 police drama Stone. Released in 1997, The Full Monty follows six unemployed men who decide to create a male striptease act to make money. And its really clear that Martin knows about the Wars of the Roses, but its really unclear what the relationship between Martins adaptation of the Wars of the Roses and Shakespeares adaptation of the Wars of the Roses in his history plays is. Hes rallied an army of one hundred thousand. Im Michael Witmore, the Folgers director. Tyrion is such a great mixture of comedy and tragedy; of the lighthearted, the clown-ish moments, of the irreverence. "A Man Without Honor" is the seventh episode of the second season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones. The end of every story is the beginning of another story, which is kind of what we are familiar with from television, right? While Robert's character Gaz was centre stage for the stripping action, he was also at the centre of a heart-wrenching battle to get access to his son, following a split from his mother. I (2013). Instead, we love our children so much because weve had to work so hard to raise them. Theres the amazing Twitter account @ShakesOfThrones. WILSON: Excellent choices, Barbara. WILSON: Or any group behavior. So you have, for example, Kevin Wetmore and Adam Hansen talk about Shakespearean echoes. We had technical help from Andrew Feliciano at Voice Trax West in Studio City California. WILSON: Absolutely, Barbara. Jon Snow, the illegitimate son, was a Richard III type, who would win the crown (and our hearts, in a love-to-hate-him kind of way). WILSON: Right. BOGAEV: Because shes a displaced ruler in an insane royal family, and she goes mad with power, and she dies at the hand of the person who loves her most, which seems to me so Shakespearean, but not to the letter of the plays. Its unclear if his character will be recast or if the writers will have to tweak the script to address his absence. While its not everyones cup of tea, the audience for the knights-and-dragons slash-em-up grew remarkably year after year, jumpingaccording to Forbes magazinefrom 9.3 million viewers in season one to 32.8 million by season seven. In Daenerys's case, she has a legitimate ancestral claim. [14], In July 2022, Speer was sacked from a planned follow-up television version of The Full Monty made by Disney+ following allegations of "inappropriate conduct". But then, especially in the marketing of things, often the Shakespeare name is completely eliminated in contrast to film, such as Baz Luhrmanns film titled William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, where Shakespeares clearly being used to promote and leverage things. WILSON: If we want, kind of, a window into the way that Shakespeares Elizabethan theater world worked, Game of Thrones is a fascinating example. You get the morally weak ruler, who has power, but has no idea of what the difference between right and wrong is. Weiss Stars Emilia Clarke Peter Dinklage Kit Harington See production, box office & company info Watch on HBO Max S1-8 with Prime Video Channels More watch options He was a novelist before he was in TV, I mean, who knows what the TV writers knew about the first tetralogy? Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his contract, with immediate effect.. WILSON: Costains four-volume History of the Plantagenets is the one source that Ive seen that Martin has singled out as where he draws his knowledge of the Plantagenets from. Exactly. What's he waiting for? Speer had been set to reprise his role as Guy, 25 years. And as the show meanders through a new murder each episode of its first season, Speer's . But actually, I think as a good theater business man, he would understand the slingshot effect quite well. Its supposed to be difficult to understand whats going on in these texts, but I think we can forget how extremely difficult these texts areShakespeares first tetralogy, A Song of Ice and Firefor first time readers to come to these texts and just try to understand what is going on here. In this respect, Daenerys's claims certainly have validity, being in exile would not alter this. Die Vorgeschichte zu Game Of Thrones! And as George R. R. Martin saidand I learned this the hard wayanyone who thinks that they know how his storys going to end, based on knowledge of the sources that hes using, will find themselves mistaken. Dinklage said he didn't know why people were so obsessed with who would eventually take the throne. Since very nearly baring all on screen, Robert has gone onto star in countless TV shows and films. Okay, my family are all huge Game of Thrones fans, so they insisted that I ask you this lightning round of who is the most Shakespearean character in Game of Thrones? This history gives this young Henry Tudor a tenuous claim that is shrouded in secret marriages and bastard births to being the last surviving Lancaster. It's on the small screen that you'd have seen Hugo most since his days as Guy in The Full Monty. David Benioff, hes no slouch as a writer either. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Cersei seems to share their qualities. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He played a minor role in the film Bhaji on the Beach before his first notable appearance as Guy in the film The Full Monty. Our producer has tried his best to make sure that this conversation is relevant to everyone, whether youve watched Game of Thrones or not. Will military assets and dragons win the hearts of the common people? He was similar to many unpopular courtiers, who were seen as exerting more power and influence than they deserved. So you didnt read the books? I was going to say Shakespeares spinning in his grave. He saw, underneath the sex and violence, an unmistakable parallel. BOGAEV: Oh, you mean like a Hilary Mantel type kind of treatment? She fought to abolish slavery and now has her sights set on the Iron Throne, where she plans to end the vicious cycle of power politics. Daenerys has the support of her dragon children. Family (1) Spouse Vivienne Harvey ( 19 February 2015 - present) Trivia (2) Shakespeare, we think by himself, writes Richard III, so now weve got a trilogy of plays. I (2013). HBO. Until now, very little has been revealed about the series. WILSON: Hes going to help dethrone the Lannisters and empower the Starks. Will she be able to avenge her family's name? Well get the girls back. Its almost as if you talk about it as a metaphor or a category for any time period, In which,and this is a quote from your bookIn which power disputes within groups make them vulnerable to conquest from external enemies. Explain that for me, how you think of it. And its certainly fair to call Game of Thrones a pop culture phenomenon for ours. And the similarities between that kind of heroic romance and what you see in fantasy literature, I think, kind of, recognition of those proto-fantasy elements in whats called the Tudor myth; the way that Shakespeare told this story, not as history, but as mythologized history of heroes and villains. Like Cromwell, he was executed. WILSON: Yeah, so one of the questions I had when I started working with this material is why even go to the history at all? Gordon McKelvie: Gendry is a great character but the law made it unlikely he would ever become king. Or is it the case that Martin has Shakespeares history plays on his desk and hes referring to them and hes been influenced by those history plays in the way that hes telling his own version of the Wars of the Roses? CATELYN: I havent seen Renly Baratheon since he was a boy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. OSAKKEET. The flag of Wales: Parallels with House Targaryen? 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