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← Will Shakespeare

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6 episodes · 13th June 1978

A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.

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Episodes

01 Dead Shepherd still Dead Shepherd Episode 113th June 1978 Queen 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 match Marlowe as poet and playwright. 02 Alms for Oblivion still Alms for Oblivion Episode 220th June 1978 As England lies ravaged by plague, Shakespeare has usurped Marlowe as playwright of the day. 03 Of Comfort and Despair still Of Comfort and Despair Episode 327th June 1978 Will 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? 04 The Loved Boy still The Loved Boy Episode 44th July 1978 Shakespeare wishes for his son Hamnet to have everything, despite disapproval from the rest of his family. 05 Rebellion's Masterpiece still Rebellion's Masterpiece Episode 511th July 1978 Shakespeare is drawn into the dangerous political intrigues of Robert Devereux the Second Earl of Essex. 06 The Living Record still The Living Record Episode 618th July 1978 Queen 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?
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Cast & Crew

01 Tim Curry profile Tim Curryas William Shakespeare 02 Paul Freeman profile Paul Freemanas Dick Burbage 03 John Normington profile John Normingtonas Alex Cooke 04 Ron Cook profile Ron Cookas Jack Rice 05 Roger Lloyd Pack profile Roger Lloyd Packas Jack Heminge 06 Richard Cordery profile Richard Corderyas Henry Condell 07 John Mortimer profile John MortimerCreator
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