Shakespeare Uncovered Richard III with Antony Sher S3e6

Richard III presents the ruthless ascent of the hunchbacked Duke of Gloucester to the English throne during the Wars of the Roses. Manipulating the noble families of York and Lancaster through cunning deception and calculated violence, Richard eliminates rivals and allies alike, seducing Lady Anne despite his role in her husband's death, and orchestrating the murder of young princes to secure his crown. As his reign tightens, supernatural omens and the gathering forces of his enemies—particularly the exiled Henry Tudor—close in upon him. The play culminates in Richard's desperate final stand at Bosworth Field, where his tyranny meets its reckoning and a new dynasty emerges from the ashes of his ambition.