Harry the Fifth

A joyous romp through C15th England and France, in which a young King Henry V prepares for war. Again.

Battle plans are made as ordinary people on both sides - either reluctantly or in a quest for glory - are drawn into the fray.

Josiah Windrush, a gentle and beloved village alchemist is tasked with forging canons for the king.

Hugh Morton and his band of minstrels, including the spirited Alisoun and the lovesick Joscelin, are called on to entertain Lord Okehampton's troops.

When Robert de Brus, the good Sheriff of Nottingham, calls for volunteer bowmen, an ageing Robin Hood lends a hand by recruiting a deadly band of archers.

John Paynter's theatrical group - tasked by the bishops to raise support at home for the war abroad - are dealing with their young actor Will Breakspear who is hearing voices from an alternate reality.

In France, Robert le Rossignol, Count of Vin Aigre, would much rather stay home with his wife, but is summoned to provide all that he has - a mere 60 men-at-arms - to fight for King Charles.

Meanwhile, in East Wittering, the beautiful Catherine awaits Josiah's return so she can tell him what she really thinks; and Father William takes advice from the talking statue of the Virgin Mary.

Do Dougal and Quark really talk to each other or are they just a loyal cat and duck awaiting their human's return?

And what - if anything - do the ghost of Black Peter, a vengeful friar, Susanna Goat and her best friend Seth, and reggae have to do with any of it?

Cunning and comedy both contrive happy endings against the odds.