The night before the battle, Henry appeals to the troops with this rousing speech.
Despite the language barrier, Henry woos Katherine and manages to steal a kiss.
Pistol discovers an injured French soldier and spots an opportunity to make some money…
In rehearsal - watch the actors begin a run-through of Act 4 Scene 4. Michael stops them to give Nick a note about Pistol's mood.
Find our more about Michael's production - from his staging decisions to what he thinks about Henry's character.
Thinking his sleeping father is dead, Prince Hal believes he owes him sincere grief as he will inherit the crown.
Very close to death, Henry IV regrets how he won the crown and suggests his son distracts his enemies with war.
Prince Hal, now King Henry V, leads the English into battle to claim the French throne. The invasion climaxes at the Battle of Agincourt where the English win, despite being outnumbered by the French. The play ends with resolution as Henry marries Katherine, the daughter of the French king.
Use the links on the right to watch extracts from Henry V and two extracts from Henry IV Part 2 which introduce and set the scene for Henry V.