From the Folger Shakespeare Library, this is Shakespeare Unlimited. WILSON: Were going to see the Stark thats furthest down in the line of succession, Jon Snow as a Richard III. 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. Other than The Full Monty, the 53-year-old actor has featured inBritannia, Marcellaand The Musketeers. It weakens solidarity and defenses against outside sources. BOGAEV: Oh, and now youre getting into the layers and layers of this. All Rights Reserved. TYRION LANNISTER: Dorn is the safest place for her. 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 been a pleasure. But as we get closer to Shakespeares time, we start to get a moreit wasnt formalized, but it became much more conventional for the crown to pass through patrilinear succession from the oldest male child to the oldest male child. Well get the girls back. Its probably more the case that Martin was deeply influenced by historical fiction and popular histories that were themselves deeply influenced by the way that Shakespeare told this narrative of the Wars of the Roses. And then, 1592 is the sequel to those plays. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He had no royal blood or charisma. Game of Thrones was inspired by the Wars of the Roses, a civil war that wreaked great havoc in England. 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. So its kind of a it made me think of a chicken and the egg question, you know? Shakespeare Unlimited: Episode 159. DAENERYS: Then Ive enjoyed your company Jon Snow. 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. and the BBC series Seaside Rescue. "A Man Without Honor" is the seventh episode of the second season of HBO's medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones. It sows discord and division. Dining with Arya, Tywin deduces she is highborn. In 2011 he played a repairman whose repairs "come to life" in the supernatural drama Haven, based on a Stephen King story. He starred opposite Leonardo Di Caprio in 2000 film The Beach. Jaime is recaptured, and Lord Rickard Karstark demands his head for murdering his son, but Catelyn delays the execution until Robb's return. David Benioff, hes no slouch as a writer either. Daenerys's ancestor Aegon I was a conqueror. Theres the amazing Twitter account @ShakesOfThrones. We were given a cast list . Her desire for the Iron Throne is well known, but is the dragon queen entitled to it? Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. [3] Career [ edit] Acting [ edit] 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. Hugo Speer, star of Disney+s upcomingFull Monty reboot, has been removed from the show by the streamer after allegations of inappropriate conduct.. 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. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. 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. They go on and on and they expand outward. Hugo, tell the truth now. What better way to determine the true ruler of the Seven Kingdoms than by using the rules that govern the British monarchy? Hes a character that the audiences find sympathetic and that we cheer for, like Richard III. [7], Since 2010 he has played the lead character of DCI John Stone in eight series of the BBC Radio 4 police drama Stone. WILSON: The Tudor myth is this notion that developed over the 16th century under the Tudor dynasty; that Richard III is this demonic villain whose physical deformity kind of symbolizes an evil soul, as well as the generations of political chaos that had plagued England ever since Henry IV broke the hereditary line of royal succession in his rebellion against a divinely-placed Richard II. Sarah Peverley: Little Finger could use his status to style himself as a "man of the people". Costain is writing popular history, and like most historians of the late 19th century, early 20th century, Costain is pretty hostile toward Shakespeare, saying, Oh, he embellished history.. SKU:PC6919743. If youre a fan of Shakespeare Unlimited, please leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts. I was going to say Shakespeares spinning in his grave. As is policy, an investigation was launched. Valerie Fazel and Louise Geddes talk about the Shakespeare user as different people who are using Shakespeare in different ways. [2] He studied acting at the Arts Educational Schools, London.[3]. Latest events have shown Jon Snow is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. 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. In the histories, the weak ruler is a fascinating character, because you get a couple different versions. So the first thing he finds is tragedy. The episode received positive reviews from critics. Peter Hall and Thea Sharrock were directors. Theon traces them to the farm, where Dagmer finds evidence that the Starks have been there. "Medieval Britain has played an enormous impact on the series," creator George RR Martin once said. WILSON: Daenerys Targaryen, as a Henry VII, who will then marry one of the Starks. WILSON: Absolutely, Barbara. Other film roles include parts in Bond movie The World is Not Enough, as well as appearances in Oscar nominated Angela's Ashes, 28 Weeks Later and, more recently, in Beatles inspired movie Yesterday, where he played music legend John Lennon. Richard Fitzwilliams: In Britain, an heir is determined by descent and parliamentary statute. [8] From 2013 to 2014 he starred as Inspector Valentine in the new version of Father Brown on BBC TV in the first series and the first episode of the second series. So we have Robert Baratheon gored by a bore during this hunting accident that recalls Shakespeares Venus and Adonis. So did the Baratheons. We have the noble bastard Jon Snow, who looks very similar to the bastard in Shakespeares King John. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 6.]. As fans get excited about the new TV spin-off, we look at what happened to The Full Monty cast. Her children came from an incestuous relationship with her brother Jamie (both their sons became young kings). Speer began his acting career appearing in the TV series McCallum,[4] The Bill,[3][5] and Heartbeat. He has a long beard. Kill all of them, I command it! His new book, Shakespeare and Game of Thrones, was published by Routledge in 2020. Before me it was father. First comes the play that we now call Part Two of Henry VI in 1590. He is the de facto leader of the protest 'sparrow' movement that arises from the . He is an actor and director, known for The Full Monty (1997), The Interpreter (2005) and Mam (2010). You then also get the politically weak ruler, who simply doesnt know how to exercise power in a productive and healthy way. 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. Returning from the hunt, Theon then reveals the charred remains of two boys as a public warning. On "Game of Thrones," he played the Spice King, one of The Thirteen who rule Qarth. Gordon McKelvie: There have been plenty of unpopular queens with too much influence and power. Find out whats on, read our latest stories, and learn how you can get involved. Artists position themselves behind Shakespeare, and just like a slingshot in cycling, they leverage Shakespeare to get a little bit of momentum, but then they dart out from behind Shakespeare and they go into all these directions and leave Shakespeare behind to kind of fade into the distance. So my answer for Little Finger's royal ambitions: they simply were not possible. ROBB: Yes, and now Im the one rebelling against the throne. Hugo Speer, seen here with Mark Williams as Father Brown in the current series (Image credit: BBC Studios/Gary Moyes) 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. I often have to remind my students. Crowning yourself would bear no legitimacy, even during the most turbulent times in history. Gordon McKelvie: Gendry is a great character but the law made it unlikely he would ever become king. Garland Scott is the associate producer. You got off on a wrong foot then. JON SNOW: And we can destroy them with dragonglass. But actually, I think as a good theater business man, he would understand the slingshot effect quite well. TYRION: Thats why we need to seduce them. The Thyestean Feast in Titus Andronicus is clearly echoed with the Frey pies. But it very much follows the structure of War of the Roses. She also has an army, dragons and is beloved by those she liberates. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. BOGAEV: Okay, complete 180 now. Which came first? So where the Elizabethan theatrical scene sort of identifies and nurtures individual talent; with Game of Thrones, we see a corporate entity literally taking the narrative away from the author and finishing it not with his direct involvement, for the sake of making more money. Read about our approach to external linking. The world of Westeros may be fictional, but its origins are far from imaginary. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 2, Episode 1.]. He could read others well and he made people do his bidding so he'd probably have made a very strong ruler. Speer also provides narration for ITV series, Cops with Cameras, Channel 5's The Bachelor, Channel 4 series 999: What's Your Emergency? Hugo Speer was born in 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK. The name of the episode comes from Catelyn Stark's assessment of Jaime as being "a man without honor," after he kills a member of his own family to attempt escape. Cersei seems to share their qualities. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. But then also very, very difficult pain and suffering that he has been through. Thank you so much.. On 19 February 2015, Speer married Glaswegian actress, writer and director Vivienne Harvey. Hugo Speer, star of Disney +'s upcoming Full Monty reboot, has been removed from the show by the streamer after allegations of "inappropriate conduct." Speer, who played Guy in the original. The website's critical consensus reads, "Quieter and more meditative than previous episodes, 'A Man Without Honor' is bolstered by incredible performances and a welcome return to an unlikely but surprisingly satisfying onscreen duo. Actor Hugo Speer has been dropping from the upcoming The Full Monty rebootby Disney+following allegations of "inappropriate conduct". Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. I was going to say, you got a little shaky at the end there. He made a return appearance in the 2020 episode 8.10 "The Tower of Lost Souls". So Game of Thrones draws its central storyline from this historical source material in the Wars of the Roses. Thats how television works. 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. BOGAEV: Well, you write about this in the book that one of Martins primary source materials was Thomas B. Costains four volume History of the Plantagenets, which sounds like a real drag. Jon searches for his companions, and captive Ygritte tells him life would be better with the wildlings. 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. I could have used your help with Sansa. The young actor who was shot to huge fame in The Full Monty, Will played Gaz's son Nathan, with his character going onto be the strippers' biggest cheerleader and a constant presence at rehearsals, as Gaz was desperate to spend any time he could with him. 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. We often talk about Shakespeare being a pop culture phenomenon in his day. 28 Photos Hugo Speer was born in 1969 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK. Wun Wun was a great giant. WILSON: Yeah. Heroes versus villains. The High Sparrow first appears in A Feast for Crows (2005) and subsequently appeared in Martin's A Dance with Dragons (2011). And so the Ikea effect means, for example, we dont work so hard to raise our children because we love them so much. Good conquers evil. Speer and Scarborough have known each other since they were children. 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. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 1, Episode 2.]. '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. Dinklage said he didn't know why people were so obsessed with who would eventually take the throne. Pop star Ed Sheeran's appearance on the season seven premiere was quite obvious (though the song he sang did have a hidden meaning), but the other musical cameos might have gone . Shakespeares first tetralogy is structured as the series of one tragedy after another. It's not just the small screen Lesley has been seen on, she starred in acclaimed Mike Leigh film and in From Hell with Johnny Depp. Since 2018 he has played the character Lucius in the historical fantasy drama series Britannia, which is produced by Sky Atlantic and Amazon Prime. Shae tries to help conceal the blood, but the Hound sees the sheet. Source: Acorn TV. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Played by actor Hugo Speer, viewers got a few glimpses at him in several flashbacks. Disney+ said it had been made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Hugo Speer on the set of a commissioned production.. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 7, Episode 7.]. The Martells loath us. The way that I think about it is that its probably less the case that Martin was directly reading Shakespeares history plays about the Wars of the Roses. The thing about Bradford is that despite being an ace at solving crimes, the one mystery he hasn't been able to solve in the last three months is his wife's disappearance. Yeah, I can see that. This podcast episode, Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears a Crown, was produced by Richard Paul. You also see it, of course, in Game of Thrones, where these wars between Starks and Lannisters and Targaryens lead the humans to lose battles against the White Walkers. As soon as I recognized the Shakespearean, historical parallels, I sort of watched the first couple seasons out of a sense of professional obligation. Young Gendry made his appearance as the late king's bastard child. And the show, as you said, outpaces Martins ability to write more of the books at one point. And then, Shakespeare and some of his colleagues go back and write a prequel to all of this: the play we now call the First Part of Henry VI. WITMORE: And sometimes, you can hear both and say, Hey, those seem the same to me!. Robb hears Alton Lannister's unfavorable reply to the peace terms brought to Cersei and, with his prisons full, orders Alton placed with Jaime. And theres usually a strong overlap with people who like to create daily itineraries on family vacations, but I so often have. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Hit British film The Full Monty was released 25 years ago, starring the likes of Robert Carlyle and Hugo Speer, Let your watch begin with our House of the Dragon newsletter. I think an argument can be made that one of the thesis statements of Shakespeares career is that hereditary monarchy is doomed to failure. 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. 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 Full Monty became an instant classic when it was released in 1997, following the story of some Sheffield steelworkers who became unlikely strippers after seeing their wives fawning over a strip troupe that come to town. Generally speaking, the law of primogeniture seems to govern the Iron Throne, which females can claim in the event of no male heir. The fascinating thing about Shakespeare is that he never lets those stories remain restricted to the character. Luwin cries out in horror for Bran and Rickon, while Theon struggles to hide his remorse. [4] In the United Kingdom, the episode was seen by 0.935 million viewers on Sky Atlantic, being the channel's highest-rated broadcast that week. 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. You can find additional information about these Hugo Speer shows as well, such as who else starred on the show and who created it. CATELYN STARK: Why in the name of all the gods would you. WILSON: Or any group behavior. [10], In 2010 Hugo Speer made his directorial dbut with the short film MAM starring Josie Lawrence, Paul Barber and Ronan Carter. I am one of those personalities. Whats up, Arya? [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 2, Episode 2.]. The Down Detector began receiving reports of problems logging onto Twitter at around 10.00am this morning. Is there a possibility anywhere in your mind that Martin did not get his inspiration from Shakespeare? Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his contract, with immediate effect.. He provokes Catelyn, who asks for Brienne's sword. Cersei confesses her belief that Joffrey is punishment for her incest with Jaime. 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 Creators David Benioff D.B. 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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. Hugo Speer, Actor: The Full Monty. Contents 1 Biography 2 In the books 3 References 4 External links Biography The Seven crown Hugor and present him with his bride. That have these interweaving stories, and theyre just epic in scope. He has been married to Vivienne Harvey since 19 February 2015. WILSON: I didnt read the books. 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. Her claim rests on two things: being Robert Baratheon's widow and the mother of two dead kings. As is policy, an investigation was launched. Theon sends Luwin back to Winterfell. Released in 1997, The Full Monty follows six unemployed men who decide to create a male striptease act to make money. Jaime kills Alton to draw the jailer, Torrhen Karstark, into the pen, strangling him before fleeing. When you have a weak, ineffectual ruler, then it creates this counselor infighting and these fractious bands, and we see what happens when scepters are in childrens hands. So even though hes oppositional to Shakespeare, the way that Costain is telling this period of English history is deeply influenced by Shakespeare. When a king was replaced, it was always by someone who descended from an earlier king. It was produced by Vigo Films and shot mostly in Sheffield.[11]. And so in the first tetralogy especially, what we see is this factionalism is the outgrowth of the Child King. 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. [3], "A Man Without Honor" achieved a viewership of 3.69 million in the United States in its initial telecast on HBO. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. JON SNOW: You still have it? And, since The Full Monty he's been a regular on both the big and small screen. 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. BOGAEV: Were the annoying, organized people, youre saying? 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. 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. The film was a mega-success and earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, winning one for Best Original Score Musical or Comedy. [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. After his father was killed in battle, Jon can be considered the next heir. Hugo Speer was born in Harrogate in the then West Riding of Yorkshire and educated at Harrogate Grammar School. 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. Henry VI, Part 1Start at the beginning of Shakespeares War of the Roses tetralogy by readingHenry VI, Part 1from The Folger Shakespeare. I would probably have to go with Tyrion. And its certainly fair to call Game of Thrones a pop culture phenomenon for ours. Daenerys has difficulty trusting Xaro, who claims he did not take her dragons. Pree, having multiplied himself around the room, assassinates the remaining Thirteen, and Daenerys flees with Jorah and Kovarro. But at the same time, we do have quite a number of examples of Martin referring back to specific moments in Shakespeare that at least can certify that Martin is generally aware of Shakespeare and is a thorough reader of Shakespeare. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. If we apply these precedents, anyone able to conquer lands and hold them possesses the right to rule. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He started with the history. 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. Magnificently incorrect. You see it in politics. Dance puts on a cockney accent as he recalls the . We want to hear from you! I (2013). As a medieval rule, bastards could not inherit, especially if legitimate heirs existed. And then, hes a survivor, so maybe that makes him not Shakespearean, because he makes it to the end of the play. King Hugor of the Hill was the legendary first King of the Andals . BOGAEV: And maybe ask a not very scholarly question. You know, the reason that Macbeth is upset in act one is because he thinks hes going to be chosen as king. The boys arrive at the farm where they sent the orphans, not knowing that Theon is almost on them. I (2013). 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