Samuel West as Henry V - 'upon the king' - Shakespeare solos

Samuel West speaks Henry V’s soliloquy from Act IV, Scene 1. On the night before battle, Henry reflects upon the public’s expectations of the king. Subscribe to Guardian Culture ► ****** To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Read more about Shakespeare solos ► ****** Samuel West stars in the second series of the BBC’s The Hollow Crown and in Present Laughter at the Theatre Royal Bath th from 22 June to 9 July ► ****** The Guardian Film Show ► ****** Guardian Culture website ► ****** Guardian Film website ► ****** The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► ****** Watch Me Date ► ****** Guardian Football ► ****** Guardian Music ► ****** Guardian Australia ► ****** Guardian Tech ► ****** Guardian Wires ► ****** Guardian Food ► ****** ...