Screen Two - S09E02: Edward II

Name: Edward II
Genre: Drama
Released: 1993-12-30

Dec 30, 1993DramaSeason 9, Episode 2

In this Derek Jarman version of Christopher Marlowe's Elizabethan drama, in modern costumes and settings, Plantagenet king Edward II hands the power-craving nobility the perfect excuse by taking as lover besides his diplomatic wife, the French princess Isabel, not an acceptable lady at court but the ambitious Piers Gaveston, who uses his favour in bed even to wield political influence - the stage is set for a palace revolt which sends the gay pair from the throne to a terminal torture dungeon.

Director: Derek Jarman, Ken Butler, Derek Jarman, Christopher Marlowe

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01The Clothes in the WardrobeDec 23, 1993 02Edward IIDec 30, 1993 03The Long RoadsJan 31, 1993 04Femme FataleFeb 07, 1993 05Dead RomanticFeb 14, 1993 06The CormorantFeb 21, 1993 07PragueFeb 28, 1993 08Voices in the GardenMar 07, 1993 09Maria's ChildMar 28, 1993 10The SnapperApr 02, 1993 11The TrialDec 19, 1993 12The Railway Station ManDec 30, 1993 99DeleteApr 12, 1992

Screen Two S09E02 Synopsis

Stream Screen Two "Edward II" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1993-12-30, this episode is part of Season 9 of Screen Two. Directed by Derek Jarman, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. As part of this Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In this Derek Jarman version of Christopher Marlowe's Elizabethan drama, in modern costumes and settings, Plantagenet king Edward II hands the power-craving nobility the perfect excuse by taking as lover besides his diplomatic wife, the French prince...