The Duke of Gloucester, the King's uncle and arch-enemy, has been murdered. Most people suspect Thomas Mowbray did it at the King's command. Henry Bolingbroke, the King's cousin, has accused Mowbray to his face. Together they are summoned before Richard II. (Covers Acts 1, 2 & 3 S1 & 2)

The downfall and deposition of King Richard II as he fights with Bolingbroke for the crown — and awaits his fate. (Covers Act 3 S3—conclusion)