Poster of The Wars of the Roses

The Wars of the Roses

Plot: The Wars of the Roses was a 1963 theatrical adaptation of William Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy (1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI & Richard III), which deals with the conflict between the House of Lancaster & the House of York over the throne of England, a conflict known as the Wars of the Roses. The plays were adapted by John Barton, and directed by Barton himself & Peter Hall at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
First Episode Aired On:
Thursday, January 6 1966
59 years ago
Last Episode Aired On:
Thursday, March 17 1966
58 years ago
Number of seasons: 1 (11 episodes)