Hosted by Dennis Leap

Shakespeare’s Royal Education

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Aired: July 3, 2024 • 58 minutes

York Replaces John of Gaunt as King Richard’s Adviser

Host Dennis Leap continues discussing Act II, Scene 1, revealing the importance of John of Gaunt’s younger brother, York. York assumes John of Gaunt’s dominant role in King Richard’s reign. Dennis also introduces a new character: Northumberland.