bbc shakespeare (6 titles)

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Henry VI - Part Two

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• Henry VI - Part Two on DVD
  Starring: Peter Benson,  Julia Foster,  Bernard Hill
  Director: Jane Howell
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  In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. As Henry's ..read more »
  
  Rate this: 66% from 71 members

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Twelfth Night

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• Twelfth Night on DVD
  Starring: Alec McCowen,  Robert Hardy,  Felicity Kendall
  Director: John Gorrie
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  In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Viola and ..read more »
  
  Rate this: 63% from 115 members

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Othello

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• Othello on DVD
  Starring: Anthony Hopkins,  Bob Hoskins
  Director: Colin Lowrey
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  Shakespearean drama of jealousy and paranoia, covetousness and intrigue. This is the tragic tale of Othello the Moor and his bride Desdemona, driven to jealousy and death by the malicious plotting of those closest to them. 1978 Jonathan Miller production from the BBC which maintains a close loyalty ..read more »
  
  Rate this: 60% from 176 members

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

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• A Midsummer Night's Dream on DVD
  Starring: Helen Mirren,  Phil Daniels,  Robert Lindsay
  Director: Elijah Moshinsk
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  A BBC production of probably Shakespeare's most popular comedy, a surreal confection of fun and fairies, mistaken identity and mismatched lovers. Memorably filmed with a stellar cast led by Helen Mirren as Titania.
  
  Rate this: 60% from 191 members

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Richard III

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  • our price: £9.93
• Richard III on DVD
  Starring: Ron Cook,  Paul Jesson,  Brian Protheroe
  Director: Jane Howell
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  The Yorkists have emerged victorious from the civil wars and Edward IV wears the English crown. Edward's misshapen brother, Richard, harbours kingly ambitions and will stop at nothing to achieve the throne. 1978 production from the BBC which maintains a close loyalty to the text.
  
  Rate this: 62% from 97 members

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The Merchant Of Venice

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• The Merchant Of Venice on DVD
  Starring: Warren Mitchell,  Gemma Jones,  John Kettles
  Director: Johathan Miller
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  Rate this: 62% from 112 members

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