Prince Hal is summoned to Court - The Hollow Crown: Henry IV Part 1 - BBC Two 

Okay, for folks wanting a translation: The King is basically saying Harry has ruined his reputation with the people who matter (Other Nobles) because he's known to go partying around and being this irresponsible playboy buffoon who gets drunk with the common filth and has never shown any Kingly qualities. His father is saying that when he was Harry's age, he didn't go out much at all which let people know he was always hard at work on something which gave him respect and a sort of mystique about him. And when he DID go out he was always super humble and he never dressed himself up so people saw him as not some proud man who thought himself better than others. He's pissed Harry has not only disgraced himself but also damaged the reputation of the Royal Family as a whole. Harry gives him this half-hearted "Fine, I'll do better. Whatever." response and the King gives him a good smack for his fratboy attitude.

Tom apparently said this was a real slap and it hurt more because of the rings Jeremy was wearing!

I've read that it was Tom's idea that Jeremy should really slap him. They shoot the scene about 6 times and the slaps were always real ! I admire Tom for how far he is willing to go so that a scene looks authentic. Love him

I imagine Scar shouting "I'm _ten times_ the king Richard was!" as he slapped Loki.

Tom Hiddleston and Jeremy Irons it's legendary.

Scar and Loki, playing "game of thrones" and slappin'

I jumped when he was slapped. I was NOT expecting that!

Whoa, that sounded like a REAL slap! You could feel it through the screen!

That was a good slap. It's as if Henry IV wants to say "Look, I didn't steal this crown from my cousin for you to roll around drunk with the lower orders. ACT RIGHT!!" Love it.

So Tom gets slapped here. He also got punched in The Avengers, and had multiple real-hit takes in T:tdw from Natalie...Tom, I'm starting to wonder. Do you like being hit?

"I shall here after my thrice gracious lord, be more myself" *slap* i think..

That slap broke the sound barrier or something. damn that was loud

Man Jeremy Irons isn't kidding around when he hits people...

My whole body vibrated when Tom got slapped...I felt that...ohooooh Thankfully his pretty face was not rearranged!

My brother is used to getting slapped a lot.

There's an uprising to overthrow the king and the king is pissed because the prince is off running around with ruffians and drinking in taverns instead of acting princely. Then the king goes on to say how when he was Prince Hal's age he wouldn't show his face in public and when he did he would act and dress humble so everyone would be impressed and he'd won their loyalty like that (something Hal hasn't been doing). Hal then responds with a less than earnest apology so he gets slapped.

I do love how at the last leg of Irons tearing down his son you hear his voice breaking to show the breaking of his heart but as a king in front of others he composes himself to finish.

"I just gave that minute long speech and that's all you have to say?!" SLAP

I had a feeling Hal was going to get slapped like a second before it happened because of his cynical little smile.

I agree, it breaks my heart to think someone would only watch such a great adaptation to drool over "Loki", given the fact that Tom is classically trained and Shakespeare was probably one big reason for becoming an actor! Also, Shakespeare is just awesome!

True. I do agree that Tom IS gorgeous BUT I came here because of how brilliant an actor he is, I love his style and talent so much. There is a lot to appreciate here, an incredible performance, from both of them. Bravo!

This really displays some seriously fine acting. We take it for granted that Irons is an excellent actor, but Hiddleston is not given his dues by those who have only seen him in Loki mode. His performance as the Prince is very moving. Hal has peacefully frolicked and gamboled through his youth, and his behavior has stood at odds with his father's frustrated and paranoia-wracked adulthood. Hal has not simply been sowing wild oats for its own sake. He's not in rebellion to society. He wishes not to oppose his father, he's just aware that one day, very soon, he will BE his father and he is delaying that day's arrival as long as possible. What's regrettable is that the King has been so wrapped up in the mentally-taxing duties of his reign, that he hasn't tried to figure out what makes his son tick. Hal practically oozes love for his father; he worships him. Hal's last response to the King, while light-hearted in tone, was truthful and keenly felt. Hal meant it. Too bad his father didn't catch on. Hiddleston's face said it without words, "I've failed him again." Heartbreaking. Imho, Kenneth Branagh was a dope. Hiddleston originally read for the part of Thor and not Loki. While Loki has been a lot of fun, it would have been more fun to see him flex his acting muscles as Thor. Let's face it, Hemsworth's abs got him that job and not his acting abilities. Part of the charm of Hiddleston's performance as Loki, is that it stands in such stark contrast to Hemsworth's likable enough,but completely wooden, performance as Thor. We should be sympathizing with the hero, not the villain. Dumb casting choice. Hemsworth may have the abs, but Hiddleston's got the depth. Missed opportunity!

Who else was distracted by thoughts of running their fingers through Tom's hair? ;)

That’s right! Smirk at a king again Fool!!

Ouch. Poor Loki..... -coughs- I meant Harry.....

He looks SO BLONDE! hahaha he's freaking Prince Charming! love him!

Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston - can it get better

I'm sorry, but when I hear Jeremy Irons speak I still picture Scar doing the talking. Disney, you have ruined me for life.

I get a feeling present-day Prince Harry needed a lecture like this 😁

Holy crap the voices of loki and scar in one movie

That's what the five fingers said to the face.

It is great to see Henry IV on film. The performances were outstanding. Tom Huddelston has given a gentle side to Harry

Someone needs to make a compilation of Tom getting slapped in this, Thor 2, Crimson Peak etc.

as long as Tom Hiddleston is in it (and doesnt die) i will adore whatever program it is.

That sounded like it hurt A LOT! Xx

Ohmigoodness, was that Jeremy Irons?? You know its funny, Scar and Loki are oddly similar, both are princes who were envious of their brothers, usurped thrones, have long dark manes, posh British accents, and bright green eyes. Its uncanny

Welcoming Hal Auden Cumberbatch to the world. His dad named him after Shakespearean hero, who his close friend played in The Hollow Crown.

I wasn't that crazy about "Richard II", but it was absolutely essential in order to understand both "Henry IV" & "Henry V". I had seen the advertisement with Tom Hiddleston, but then got more & more into the story (actually got them out of the library & started reading them before watching). Since "The Hollow Crown" won't be shown on U.S. TV until either Dec or Jan, I'm very grateful to those wonderful folks who have uploaded all 4 episodes. Tom was great, and so was the rest of the cast.

I'm brazilian and rather proud of the fact that I watch a lot of period and historical dramas without subtitles, but this?? My god... I can barely understand what they're saying! Thank god for facial expressions...I know it's Shakespeare, and it's not supposed to be easy reading, but still...

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That made my face hurt. Owie. And I am just blown away by how perfect Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston are in their roles. They really do look related!

the scene with Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleson in it together are the best scenes in the show in my opinion

how dare he slap tom in the face

The best part is that it wasn't a stage-slap, either; he ACTUALLY slapped him in the FACE.

Yes, I like shakespeare and many of the lines and the actors were so poetic, I've been to see Richard III in London's Shakespeare's Globe Theatre which took a dark humour approach, if you ever get the chance to see a play there go (I'd recommend dry weather and a seat cos we were standing in the yard haha, still a wonderful experience!)

Jeremy - it's real humanization of Scar! He sounded his in multfilm.

that wasa harsh slap man..poor baby

“Look at those cheekbones... I could cut myself slapping that face. Would you like me to try?” Looks like someone helped Irene with her little fantasy. Even if it wasn’t Benedict. Thanks a lot, Jeremy.

The 4 who disliked this video have no class.

I love this play and I love this scene. An amazing performance.

Wonderful performance by two of my favorite actors, Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston :)

OMG Tom Hiddleston is amazing and I Love him so much.I only want to watch this because Tom Hiddleston.

The only problem with this scene, and with Henry IV the play, is that the real Prince Hal was nothing like the character in the play. He was serious, hard headed, had ruled the kingdom when his father was ill, and was determined to bring war back to France as soon as he ascended the throne. He pursued his goals with single minded vigor. He was not a party animal, nor was he much inclined to spend time with women. One of the reasons he and his father argued was that the Prince wanted war with France while his father inclined against it. It should also be known that Hotspur was the same age as King Henry IV not his son.

Is it written somewhere that Tom be slapped in all shows and films he's in?

In light of Hiddleswift, is it possible that Jeremy Irons might be the voice of reason here? Ehehehe!

Is it just me or like Tom’s hair is so cool.....😘😘😘

At first I watched this for tom, and then I fell in love with Ben whishaw's performance too! I think part 1 is excellent, I hate how some people skip it. Plus tom hiddleston. :P

Imagine if Henry V could have known he would be played by 3 highly respected actors!

BAM You got Iron'd son!

Tom told Jeremy to go all out for that slap! I guarantee that would have hurt.

oh my.. i was really shocked! he just slap him like what..

That's what happens when you get cheeky Tom.

I will only watch this for one reason and one reason only...TOM HIDDLESTON

nice hat, Hal!

anyone got subtitles for this 😩 ive got an assignment due today…

Dang Jeremy!!!! When he slaps...he slaps! Poor Tom. Gettin hit all the time...

Listen, everybody in this line of replies. I am a huge Shakespeare fan. I am a huge Tom Hiddleston fan. The fact that his other work is bringing people who wouldn't normally do so to watch a Shakespeare adaptation is something we should be celebrating, not lamenting. It could even turn someone's opinion on him around. Even if it doesn't, hey, Shakespeare's not for everybody, that's their choice. You know, let people alone for what they do and don't appreciate.

my god that was a slap and a half

0:48...Good! That hat wasn't doing anything for him.

It's a bit disappointing that so many people thumbed this up. Does nobody actually care about the play? It was awesome!

*gasps* who would want to hit a perfect flawless face like that?!

Damn Jeremy Irons makes a good Henry Bolingbroke...

HOW CAN YOU SLAP THIS BEAUTIFUL FACE?!

Tom Hiddleston a huge rising force good solid actor for sure

After that the king had to go to the heeling room because he cut his hand

I cannot wait to see the entire thing, they are both such great actors!

i felt the pain

He gets off on it

What good deeds have I done in a previous life to have both Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston in the same production?

*Slap* I'm ten times the king Mufasa was...wait wrong Jeremy Irons slap.

I believe it's on this Saturday night :)

Bringing it to life, so many actors completely fail

Scar slaps Loki. Jeremy Irons & Tom Hiddleston are more connected than people realize. Not only are they father & son in this film, the aforementioned characters, which they played and made iconic, are quite similar.

So this was the day I started reading every damn thing with British accent.

sorry, i laughed...

All I see is Scar talking to Loki and then slapping him lol

That looked like a real hard slap too

He's gonna feel that one in the morning!

I felt that slap in my kidneys...oh my goodness...ouch!

all i hear is scar from the lion king XD and at the end ouch! *cringe*

Isn’t this play supposed to take place like 3 years after Richard II? If so the jump from Young Henry Bolingbroke (Rory Kinnear) to Jeremy Irons takes me out of it a bit. I read that Henry IV died when he was 45 not 65. Besides that I love this.

all I hear is Scar

Yup! "Light and fair" as described by himself ;)

Very detailed, thank you. Not yet used to Shakespeare.

DONT SLAP MY MAN

Look thou upon it merely to sate thy lust, beggar?! Indeed, that I may pour forth my fire in ample likeness to the king, I say: Had we, so lavish in our presence, been so stale and cheap, then any opinion, worth the mark even of but the lowliest man, had left US in reputeless banishment! Fie!

i knew it was coming but....dang that slap to the face was intense!

DAAAAAAAMMMNNNN!!!...I felt that slap all the way from the US!! O_O

I love Henry IV when was this on TV!?

Hiddles is the only person who could make me willingly want to watch Shakespeare...