Shakespeare Collection : Series 7 [dvd][1981]

Shakespeare Collection : Series 7 [dvd][1981]

Product Specifications

  • Australian Rating: M
  • Consumer Advice: Mature Themes And Violence
  • Format PAL
  • Compatibility: Compatible with all Australian DVD players
  • Disc Format: DVD

Product Description

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 highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. This unique collection has some of the finest dramas in the English language, each production a celebration of the greatest talents in contemporary British theatre and television. These plays feature the cream of the 20th century's acting talent. In this collection of Series 7 delivers a further 5 classic adaptations from this award winning series including The Life And Death Of King John, Pericles: Prince Of Tyre, Much Ado About Nothing, Love's Labour's Lost & Titus Andronicus and starring theatre greats Amanda Redman (New Tricks), Robert Lindsay (Hornblower) & Cherie Lunghi (Excalibur)