Will Shakespeare (1978)
A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Dead Shepherd1978-06-13 · 50mQueen Elizabeth I rules the country and Christopher Marlowe rules the theatre. From Stratford-upon-Avon, a young man called William Shakespeare arrives in London determined to matc
- 2 2. Alms for Oblivion1978-06-20 · 50mAs England lies ravaged by plague, Shakespeare has usurped Marlowe as playwright of the day.
- 3 3. Of Comfort and Despair1978-06-27 · 50mWill Shakespeare produces the greatest play about young love - Romeo and Juliet. But what of his own love? Who is the 'dark lady' he adores and curses in his sonnets?
- 4 4. The Loved Boy1978-07-04 · 50mShakespeare wishes for his son Hamnet to have everything, despite disapproval from the rest of his family.
- 5 5. Rebellion's Masterpiece1978-07-11 · 50mShakespeare is drawn into the dangerous political intrigues of Robert Devereux the Second Earl of Essex.
- 6 6. The Living Record1978-07-18 · 50mQueen Elizabeth dies and King James succeeds her to the throne. What does the future hold for Will Shakespeare and for the actors who bring his plays to life?
Cast
Tim CurryWilliam Shakespeare
Paul FreemanDick Burbage
John NormingtonAlex CookeRonald HerdmanSam Crosse
Ron CookJack Rice
Roger Lloyd PackJack Heminge
Richard CorderyHenry CondellImages
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