Behind the scenes of The Hollow Crown

An exclusive look from the eyes of those who made The Hollow Crown.

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  "Flanked by two impressively tall actors, I'm trying to work out how to make 80 extras look like 8,000."

  Richard Eyre (centre) – Adaptor & Director – Henry IV Parts 1 & 2

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  “Fake fur for a genuine actress. Essential wear for a Welsh castle in winter.”

  Annie Symons – Costume Designer – Henry IV Parts 1 & 2 and Henry V

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  "Having been asked to make the lovely Julie Walters look not so gorgeous, Julie said that I'd succeeded and thanked me for it!"

  Jon Henry Gordon (front-left) - Make-Up & Hair Designer – Henry IV Parts 1 & 2

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  “We had the most wonderful help and support from the Dean & Chapter at Gloucester Cathedral for the filming."

  Amanda Stevens – Location Manager – Henry IV Parts 1 & 2

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  “Non slip footwear are essential for cast, camera crew, stuntmen & crowd while filming this particular moment."

  Michael McDonough - Director of Photography – Henry V

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  “This is how high our wonderful Cast were expected to jump for the Cultural Olympiad, despite the body armour & mud!”

  Rupert Ryle-Hodges – Producer

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  “St David’s Cathedral offered us the correct proportions, texture and sanctity that complimented the set of Westminster Hall.”

  Andrew McAlpine - Production Designer - Richard II

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  “For the duel, I wanted to contrast the soft textures of Richard II with the brutality and harshness of Bolingbroke's armour.”

  Odile Dicks-Mireaux - Richard II - Costume Designer