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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. Henry is a proud monarch who flies in the .. Read more

Starring	Claire Bloom, Timothy West, Julian Glover
Director	Kevin Billington
Genres	Drama

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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Clare Bloom shone brightly

This was one of the best portrayals I have seen with a real castle and stateley home as scenery. the costumes where impressive, the acting believable ,the characters had real depth. Clare bloom shone brightly and Timothy West came over craftly. With all shakespere it may be a good idea if you review the theme of the story before you watch.As with many of shakespear's storie they are not historically correct but often written for the politics of the time..But I found the whole film very watchable
- - Stephen Spencer from Cornwall
  - Posted 14 Mar 2007 18:58

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Clare Bloom shone brightly

This was one of the best portrayals I have seen with a real castle and stateley home as scenery. the costumes where impressive, the acting believable ,the characters had real depth. Clare bloom shone brightly and Timothy West came over craftly. With all shakespere it may be a good idea if you review the theme of the story before you watch.As with many of shakespear's storie they are not historically correct but often written for the politics of the time..But I found the whole film very watchable
- - Stephen Spencer from Cornwall
  - Posted 14 Mar 2007 18:58

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