Maybe this is speculation, but why was that particularly resonant: that period of history, or Shakespeares treatment of that period of history? I was going to say Shakespeares spinning in his grave. So you have, for example, Kevin Wetmore and Adam Hansen talk about Shakespearean echoes. JON: Sansa thinks shes smarter than everyone. 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. A well known star prior to appearing in The Full Monty as steel work boss Gerald, Tom, now 74, earned himself an Oscar nomination for his performance in In The Bedroom. It weakens solidarity and defenses against outside sources. As is policy, an investigation was launched. WILSON: Absolutely, Barbara. WILSON: Yeah, and one of the fascinating things about Game of Thrones is that it feels just like chaos one story after another after another. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. The now 54-year-old has also been heard on the airwaves as the lead character of DCI John Stone in eight series of the BBC Radio 4 police drama Stone. Actor 36 Credits London Kills 2022 Britannia 2022 The Musketeers 2021 Father. Which came first? So did the Baratheons. Margaret was also ruthless and highly influential. Game of Thronesin luojat panostivat kaiken kunnianhimoiseen tiedesarjaan. BOGAEV: Although, the studios never or the networks never really advertise it that way. Tyrion is such a great mixture of comedy and tragedy; of the lighthearted, the clown-ish moments, of the irreverence. So we have Robert Baratheon gored by a bore during this hunting accident that recalls Shakespeares Venus and Adonis. Hugo Speer may have had a prominent role in these shows, but this list also includes shows where Hugo Speer had a guest starring role or cameo appearance. Wun Wun was a great giant. SKU:PC6919743. What is it about this book? And as the show meanders through a new murder each episode of its first season, Speer's . That have these interweaving stories, and theyre just epic in scope. What's he waiting for? 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. Shakespeare Unlimited comes to you from the Folger Shakespeare Library. TYRION: Thats why we need to seduce them. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 1, Episode 2.]. You know, you see it on sports teams. The Martells loath us. He is a supporter of Leeds United. 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. Disney+ said it had been made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Hugo Speer on the set of a commissioned production.. I (2013). So is this a case of Martin and Shakespeare are two different authors who are working with similar source material? 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. 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. He was interviewed by Barbara Bogaev. While plotting the deaths of her rivals, Cersei lost her three children but ascended to the throne. '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. 32.3. 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. I can't think of any historical example where a king (with no children) dies and passes the crown to his mother. 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. The end of every story is the beginning of another story, which is kind of what we are familiar with from television, right? A A. asettaa uudelleen. All Rights Reserved. You married one rebel and mothered another. JON SNOW: I dont know how to ride a dragon. He could read others well and he made people do his bidding so he'd probably have made a very strong ruler. I mean, absolutely. 13 octobre 2022. in Netflix, streaming. I think an argument can be made that one of the thesis statements of Shakespeares career is that hereditary monarchy is doomed to failure. So the way I think about it is, if you remember back to 2016, the new Oxford Shakespeare edition makes these international headlines by announcing that computer-aided scholarship has determined that Shakespeare collaborated on, I think, 12 of his plays. It sows discord and division. Theyre influenced by Shakespeare, without realizing it, or theyre influenced by Shakespeare and theyre trying to hide that influence. Lets hear more. Blood from two of Westeros's most powerful houses signals one of the strongest claims to the throne. All the monsieur les faits out there who know their Shakespeare got really a comeuppance. Young Gendry made his appearance as the late king's bastard child. At a meeting of the Thirteen, Pyat Pree tells Daenerys that he has her dragons in the "House of the Undying". by Peter A. Its all gods great plan, and its actually very orderly, which I can see why that would be very convenient for a play-writer or a screen-writer to work with because its so structured. ARYA STARK: She doesnt like your queen, does she? What better way to determine the true ruler of the Seven Kingdoms than by using the rules that govern the British monarchy? Realizing Osha has fled with Bran, Rickon, and Hodor, Theon hunts for the fugitives against Maester Luwin's wishes, following the trail of Bran and Rickon with bloodhounds. section of the Universitys first-year writing course. The High Sparrow first appears in A Feast for Crows (2005) and subsequently appeared in Martin's A Dance with Dragons (2011). Ygritte escapes, and Jon pursues her until he is surrounded by wildlings. And then, 1592 is the sequel to those plays. "First of Her Name" and "Queen of the Andals" are some names she goes by. Cameos have become a traditional part of HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones." While some of these sneaky appearances were other Hollywood stars or athletes, a whole subset of guest spots is devoted to just musicians.. In England, being a bastard was always a problem so it was unlikely Gendry would fare well against a pure-blooded candidate like Daenerys. Perhaps this is Gendry's fate? WILSON: There are the Winters Coming fan community. Actor Hugo Speer has been dropping from the upcoming The Full Monty rebootby Disney+following allegations of "inappropriate conduct". Tyrion tells Cersei his doubts about Joffrey's plan to repel Stannis' fleet. 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. Gordon McKelvie: Gendry is a great character but the law made it unlikely he would ever become king. I often have to remind my students. [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. As Daenerys believes she is the only living Targaryen heir, we can't know for sure how she would respond to Jon's lineage. Hes a Horatio. It is entirely possible that she would follow "tradition" and defer to him, following the lines of primogeniture. But then you also see it in life. As for his own notorious demise, which rivals anything in King Lear or Titus Andronicus, the news was broken to him by a man in the street. 4 Aug 2020. Creators David Benioff D.B. 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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. Hes rallied an army of one hundred thousand. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. And Littlefinger comes in second; dead ringer for Iago. Heroes versus villains. These have remained remarkably similar over the centuries. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. God guided England out of this chaos and civil war and generations of destruction into the hands of the glorious Tudor dynasty. Then, you know, as we get to the final few seasons, it maybe slid back into professional obligation again. We've compiled a list of contenders for the coveted Iron Throne (the seat of the kingdom's monarchy) and enlisted royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams and medieval academics professor Sarah Peverley and Dr Gordon McKelvie to weigh in on each candidate's chances. BOGAEV: And youre saying the Tudor myth is what Shakespeare explored. The really fascinating thing about Game of Thrones is that, as soon as Game of Thrones caught on, became this massive cultural phenomenon, you get this sort of reverse slingshot, where suddenly now Shakespearean productions are being marketed as Shakespeare for the Game of Thrones generation, or Shakespeare meets Game of Thrones. 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. Bob is the one holding the box. 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? Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his contract, with immediate effect.. I (2013). Richard Fitzwilliams: The Targaryens were the rightful rulers of Westeros before their dynasty was usurped. After the first few episodes, it became clear to him that the plot of this HBO epic tracked really, really closely with the plot of Shakespeares first tetralogy, the four Shakespeare plays looking at the monarchies that fought the Wars of the Roses. On "Game of Thrones," he played the Spice King, one of The Thirteen who rule Qarth. Special thanks to DC-based playwright Allyson Currin for identifying the Game of Thrones clips that appear in this episode. WILSON: Yeah, so one of the questions I had when I started working with this material is why even go to the history at all? Luwin cries out in horror for Bran and Rickon, while Theon struggles to hide his remorse. On Friday (July 31), the . 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. 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. WILSON: Yeah, exactly. So theres Game of Thrones, thatsas weve been talking aboutrelated to Shakespeares first tetralogy; House of Cards, based on Richard III; Sons of Anarchy, based on Hamlet; Empire, based on King Lear; Star-Crossed, a show that was based on Romeo and Juliet. So its kind of a it made me think of a chicken and the egg question, you know? 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. Richard Fitzwilliams: In Britain, an heir is determined by descent and parliamentary statute. Previous: Shakespeare, Science, and Art| Next:Naomi Miller on Mary Sidney andImperfect Alchemist. Speer and Scarborough have known each other since they were children. He started with the history. WILSON: Yeah, I mean, if you think about if you scale back and you look at Shakespeares works, he was obsessed with monarchy, and he was also obsessed with tragedy. Richard Fitzwilliams: As his father was Rhaegar, Jon obviously has a very strong claim. 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. 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. One of Britain's finest TV actresses, Lesley has rarely been away from the screen since playing Jean in The Full Monry a quarter of a century ago now. Shakespeare Unlimited: Episode 159. [3] Following this film's worldwide success he went on to appear in Swing (1999), Deathwatch and The Interpreter (playing Nicole Kidman's brother). TYRION LANNISTER: Dorn is the safest place for her. WILSON: Right. But her current claim rests solely on the power she wields. If we apply these precedents, anyone able to conquer lands and hold them possesses the right to rule. Born and bred in Westeros, Cersei is a devoted mother who married into royalty. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 7, Episode 7.]. He is an actor and director, known for The Full Monty (1997), The Interpreter (2005) and Nymphomaniac: Vol. 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. Sansa awakens from a nightmare to find she has had her first period, meaning she can bear Joffreys children. [CLIP from Game of Thrones, Season 1, Episode 7.]. Gordon McKelvie: Now that Jon is indeed Rhaegar's legitimate son, this puts him second in line to the throne. WILSON: Right. Candidate 3: Jon Snow. 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. In the episode, Tywin Lannister investigates a suspicious murder at Harrenhal; Jon Snow searches for his companions beyond the Wall with his prisoner, Ygritte; Osha and Hodor help Bran and Rickon Stark escape Winterfell as Theon Greyjoy pursues them; Daenerys Targaryen searches for her stolen dragons in Qarth; and Jaime Lannister attempts to escape captivity. So theres clearly analogies we can draw to franchises like Star Wars, which have told a story, but the order in which they made those texts does not mirror the order in which the events in the story happen. Speer began his acting career appearing in the TV series McCallum,[4] The Bill,[3][5] and Heartbeat. If you have a story suggestion email [email protected]. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. And, since The Full Monty he's been a regular on both the big and small screen. 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. Since very nearly baring all on screen, Robert has gone onto star in countless TV shows and films. Why that? Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, LA agrees to pay Kobe Bryant widow almost $29m, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates. However, the problem in Westeros is that nobody follows pre-determined laws. Okay, my family are all huge Game of Thrones fans, so they insisted that I ask you this lightning round of who is the most Shakespearean character in Game of Thrones? From the Folger Shakespeare Library, this is Shakespeare Unlimited. The highly acclaimed actor's CV is full of big screen credits in very famous films, with other movie appearances, including Batman Begins, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Dead in A Week or Your Money Back, to name just a few. Richard Fitzwilliams: Compared to others on this list, Gendry won't stand a great chance. 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. Find out whats on, read our latest stories, and learn how you can get involved. The family drama about a 12-year-old boy was scripted by Vivienne Harvey. WILSON: And you get these fan communities that grew out of people whove just spent so much time working to understand whats happening in these really difficult texts. Sarah Peverley: Any house that previously ruled can make a relevant claim to the Iron Throne. Could Robert's last surviving son give others on our list a good fight? If youre a fan of Shakespeare Unlimited, please leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts. No. Peter Dinklage said to The New York Times that fans should "move on" after the "GOT" finale. Good conquers evil. JON SNOW: Where were you before? If we dont win this fight, then that is the fate of every person in the world. Club's Emily VanDerWerff gave it an A. 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