Jaime kills Alton to draw the jailer, Torrhen Karstark, into the pen, strangling him before fleeing. We had technical help from Andrew Feliciano at Voice Trax West in Studio City California. The Down Detector began receiving reports of problems logging onto Twitter at around 10.00am this morning. I say, You know, Shakespeares supposed to be hard. Right? 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. You see this really prominently with television. Nicholas Blane made an appearance in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" as Bob, a wizard who worked with Arthur Weasley at the Ministry of Magic. Previous: Shakespeare, Science, and Art| Next:Naomi Miller on Mary Sidney andImperfect Alchemist. We were given a cast list . So its kind of a it made me think of a chicken and the egg question, you know? The low-born Petyr Baelish (nicknamed Little Finger) worked his way into prominence and eventually landed in the late King Robert's court. Although, you just pointed out some of the ways it really deviated from Shakespeare, for anybody whos listening who watched Game of Thrones. Review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes surveyed 12 reviews of the episode and judged 96% of them to be positive, with an average score of 8.85 out of 10. HBO. But his cunning plans soon caught up with him and now he's paid the price with his life. Game of Thronesin luojat panostivat kaiken kunnianhimoiseen tiedesarjaan. Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. WILSON: We have one of Martins characters saying, Heavy is the head that wears the crown, which is a reference back to the second part of Henry IV. Cersei seems to share their qualities. [12], Speer moved to London after his success in The Full Monty and lived there for fifteen years but moved back to his native North Yorkshire. Were going to need their support in the war your son started. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. [2] It first aired on HBO on May 13, 2012. Shakespeare Unlimited: Episode 159. BOGAEV: Well, that sounds when you put it like that, I mean, I got completely lost in the genealogy, and it sounds like a mess. And the show, as you said, outpaces Martins ability to write more of the books at one point. But the way you describe it, its apparently monumental and incredibly entertaining. 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But at the same time, Costains volume about the Plantagenets starts with the birth of Richard II and ends with the death of Richard III. Why that? This has been so interesting, and I wasnt sure what a conversation about Game of Thrones and Shakespeare was going to be like, so thank you so much for that. [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". Why not just tell this Tolkien-style fantasy narrative? 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. There are always cultural implications. Other roles before the 1997 film included parts in Minder, Boys from the Black Stuff and To The Manor Born. So the first thing he finds is tragedy. Game of Thrones author George RR Martin has been criticised for making what viewers said were racially and sexually insensitive comments at an awards show. Did monarchy laws overlook royal bastards like fan-favourite Gendry? The fascinating thing about Shakespeare is that he never lets those stories remain restricted to the character. In Daenerys's case, she has a legitimate ancestral claim. The episode was written by producers David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, their fourth of six scripts for the second season. Tell us more about that. 224. Browse 106 hugo speer stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. And I notice that as you go through your history, all these weak rulers, they all start to show up in the portions of the lineage that were written about by Shakespeare. The dragon queen's journey has been impressive, starting out as the timid daughter of Aerys Targaryen, the "Mad King" who was overthrown by Robert Baratheon. Ben Lauer is the web producer. When they feel the jaws beginning to shut, theyll sue for peace. Westeros and Great Britain may have more in common than you think, Cersei and Queen Margaret have quite a lot in common, Incest has always been taboo - the Lannisters' incestuous relationship would be frowned upon. So, Richard III, in the Tudor myth, is defeated in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth by Henry Tudor, who is, on his fathers side, the grandson of Owen Tudor, who secretly married Katherine, the widow of Henry V. Then on his mothers side, he is the great-great-grandson of John of Gaunt and his mistress and their illegitimate children, who were born out of wedlock, had been legitimized during the reign of Richard II. The film's soundtrack also included classic tracks like Hot Chocolate's You Sexy Thing and Tom Jones' You Can Leave Your Hat On, the song that men strip to in one of the final scenes. 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. section of the Universitys first-year writing course. WILSON: Hes going to help dethrone the Lannisters and empower the Starks. "First of Her Name" and "Queen of the Andals" are some names she goes by. [10], In 2010 Hugo Speer made his directorial dbut with the short film MAM starring Josie Lawrence, Paul Barber and Ronan Carter. JEFFREY R. WILSON: Its probably about halfway through the first season that Im watching it, and I start to recognize these parallels between Starks and Yorks, and Lannisters and Lancasters, and Targaryens and Tudors. 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But then you get this overarching narrative that is a really simple knights-and-dragons narrative. Something went wrong, please try again later. Another Full Monty star to go onto the cobbles of Coronation Street, Steve played Eddie Windass for three years. And I want to just back up for a second, because. This podcast episode, Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears a Crown, was produced by Richard Paul. In 2015, an act known as Succession to the Crown Bill came into force and this meant the eldest living child of a monarch succeeds, regardless of sex. Actor 36 Credits London Kills 2022 Britannia 2022 The Musketeers 2021 Father. Dr. Wilson looked into this idea further and now hes written a bookappropriately titled Shakespeare and Game of Thrones. Richard Fitzwilliams: As his father was Rhaegar, Jon obviously has a very strong claim. As is policy, an investigation was launched. We want to hear from you! And unify the families, and then usher in this age of peace and prosperity in Westeros. He has been married to Vivienne Harvey since 19 February 2015. "Medieval Britain has played an enormous impact on the series," creator George RR Martin once said. Birth Place:Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. A spokesperson for the actor said Speer denies the allegations and will challenge them.[15]. 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. As soon as I recognized the Shakespearean, historical parallels, I sort of watched the first couple seasons out of a sense of professional obligation. WILSON: But you have artists who are using Shakespeare for inspiration or to launch their narratives. WILSON: Right. The cast of The Full Monty in 1997 including Steve (centre, ginger hair). Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The petulant leaders and then Shakespeare started writing about them or Shakespeares plays about royals who then went on to become the ultimate examples of petulance? Like any respected ruler, Jon Snow has led troops onto the field and fought with them in battle, Many rooting for Jon think he will make an excellent (but reluctant) Westeros king. Bob is the one holding the box. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The Thyestean Feast in Titus Andronicus is clearly echoed with the Frey pies. Her late husband Robert Baratheon led a bloody rebellion and overthrew the ruling Targaryen dynasty. Born and bred in Westeros, Cersei is a devoted mother who married into royalty. Candidate 3: Jon Snow. BOGAEV: Hed go for that Game of Thrones marketing ploy. BOGAEV: You know, on a very different tack, another similarity between Shakespeares Henry tetralogy and Game of Thrones is that theyre both just so incredibly long, which is also convenient for a television series. WILSON: Weve got this army of moving trees that attacks Asha Greyjoy, thats a clear reference to Birnam Wood in Macbeth. And I said to myself, I know exactly how this is going to end.. BARBARA BOGAEV: Jeff, I remember at some pointbefore I even watched Game of ThronesI heard that it had something to do with the War of Roses, but when did you catch on to this? WILSON: Were going to see the Stark thats furthest down in the line of succession, Jon Snow as a Richard III. Following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct, actor Hugo Speer has been removed from the upcoming The Full Monty sequel series over at Disney+. 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. In 2009, Speer was involved in a car accident that saw him crash his BMW into a traffic island while driving after drinking over the legal limit. Follow the BBC's Game of Thrones coverage. I (2013). But the fascinating thing with Game of Thrones is that, where the Elizabethan theatrical scene kind of fosters Shakespeare, the person who would then go on to write the second tetralogy all by himself and become, kind of, the most celebrated English language author. Speer had been set to reprise his role as Guy, 25 years. Roles in the immediate aftermath of the film included parts in BBC dramas Playing the Field and Clocking Off, while over on ITV, she starred alongside Alan Davies in Bob & Rose. Its been a pleasure. This would have been good news for Daenerys, were it not for the fact her deceased older brother had a legitimate son. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born 1969 Add to list Awards What's even stranger is that he was a detective in each show and that they have both gone onto be huge global success stories. Xaro proclaims himself King of Qarth, revealing he made a deal with Pree the day Daenerys came to the city. Based on his knowledge of Shakespeare's Henry VI plays, Harvard's Dr. Jeffrey R. Wilson knew just how HBO's Game of Thrones would play out. King Hugor of the Hill was the legendary first King of the Andals . In the histories, the weak ruler is a fascinating character, because you get a couple different versions. Slavery series from GoT creators criticised, Game of Thrones cast 'emotional' as they head for finale, Station master arrested after dozens killed in Greece train crash, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, India anti-corruption crusader fighting to clear his name, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read about our approach to external linking. And on TV, he has starred in everything from The Syndicate to Doctor Who. A quarter of a century after the film's release, the cast of The Full Monty are reuniting for a new TV spin-off. He is the de facto leader of the protest 'sparrow' movement that arises from the . SKU:PC6919743. Here are all the necessary caveats. I started watching it a little bit. Then you come around to this theory that its all planned. Set two centuries before Game of Thrones, it promises to chronicle the history of the fearsome House Targaryen. Shakespeares first tetralogy is structured as the series of one tragedy after another. Early life and education [ edit] Hugo Speer was born in Harrogate in the then West Riding of Yorkshire and educated at Harrogate Grammar School. Shakespeare, we think by himself, writes Richard III, so now weve got a trilogy of plays. As a medieval rule, bastards could not inherit, especially if legitimate heirs existed. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. [2] He studied acting at the Arts Educational Schools, London. You can find additional information about these Hugo Speer shows as well, such as who else starred on the show and who created it. The news was released in an official statement from the streamer: [We were] made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Hugo Speer on the set of a commissioned production. Hugo Alexander Speer (born 17 March 1968) is an English actor and director. Hugo, tell the truth now. The Martells loath us. And so much of the conflict that arises in Shakespeares first tetralogy is by people looking at Henry VI and saying, I could run the country so much better than this guy, and, Lets see what happens if I try to make that real.. The world of Westeros may be fictional, but its origins are far from imaginary. Jaime and Alton talk about his family and the time Alton squired for Jaime and the time Jaime squired for Barristan Selmy. 2023 BBC. Please dont. Derek Jacobi is King Richard.]. 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. It is entirely possible that she would follow "tradition" and defer to him, following the lines of primogeniture. Richard Fitzwilliams: In Britain, an heir is determined by descent and parliamentary statute. Our podcast, Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears a Crown, was produced by Richard Paul. "[6] IGN's Matt Fowler gave the episode a 9 out of 10, noting that "While A Man Without Honor didn't have as many big, striking scenes as some of the past few episodes, it made up for its lack of face-melting moments with some absolutely fantastic one-on-one scenes. Wun Wun was a great giant. 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. ARYA STARK: She doesnt like your queen, does she? Other TV credits including another ITV show, supernatural series Afterlife, Scott and Bailey and Doctor Who, which saw her work Bob and Rose creator Russell T.Davies again and in Channel 4's Before We Die last year. WITMORE: And sometimes, you can hear both and say, Hey, those seem the same to me!. Confronting Jaime, Catelyn calls him "a man without honor", and Jaime bitterly explains the contradictions he faced in his vows as a knight. I mean, absolutely. Oher films the Yorkshire actor has appeared in include Shakespeare in Love and The Patriot. I am one of those personalities. Gordon McKelvie: There have been plenty of unpopular queens with too much influence and power. Hugo Speer was born in 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK. What was supposed to be a joyous reunion has taken a serious turn. The now 61-year-old has also tread the boards in theatre productions such as The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and, most recently, Philoctetes at the National Theatre. It was important for any monarch to be popular with their nobility as the crown needs to have people willing to fight for it in times of war. I just think, you know, Wow, what could have been?. BOGAEV: Yeah, this is interesting, because you keep saying hereditary monarchy, andif I were English proper, I would understand at what point there was hereditary monarchy, versus elective monarchy. She resembles the villainous Margaret of Anjou, queen by marriage to the feeble King Henry VI. A A. asettaa uudelleen. And if you hear character nameswhich you willand you wonder why we dont tell you who they are; well, Game of Thrones and the books that spawned it haveaccording to one account2,320 different characters. [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. These have remained remarkably similar over the centuries. WILSON: Excellent choices, Barbara. KING RICHARD:Let us sit upon the groundAnd tell sad stories of the death of kings. BOGAEV: Thats true. WITMORE: Doctor Jeffrey R. Wilson is a faculty member in the Writing Program at Harvard University, where he teaches the Why Shakespeare? For the Folger Shakespeare Library, Im Folger Director Michael Witmore. 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 Theyre influenced by Shakespeare, without realizing it, or theyre influenced by Shakespeare and theyre trying to hide that influence. We have the noble bastard Jon Snow, who looks very similar to the bastard in Shakespeares King John. So were going to see, after Cersei, as a Margaret of Anjou, kills Eddard Stark, as a Richard Duke of York. As Gaz's best mate Dave, one of Mark's most memorable scenes saw his character wrap himself in cling film in a bid to get a more honed physique for his big strip performance. It weakens solidarity and defenses against outside sources. Peter Dinklage said to The New York Times that fans should "move on" after the "GOT" finale. WILSON: Yeah. "[7] The A.V. He was similar to many unpopular courtiers, who were seen as exerting more power and influence than they deserved. Hugo Speer, Actor: The Full Monty. Maybe this is speculation, but why was that particularly resonant: that period of history, or Shakespeares treatment of that period of history? Hugo Speer actor, director, producer Born 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK Hugo Speer was born in 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England. 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