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Will Shakespeare (1978)

Latest Episode

50 min

Season 1 • Episode 6

Latest

The Living Record

Jul 18, 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?

Overview

Drama

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

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period drama16th centuryhistorical dramalondon, englandbiographical drama17th centuryminiseriesplaywrightbased on real personelizabethan england+1 more
John Mortimer

Creator

John Mortimer

First AiredJun 13, 1978
StatusEnded
Seasons1·Episodes6
ITV1

Top Cast

Tim Curry

Tim Curry

William Shakespeare

Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

Dick Burbage

John Normington

John Normington

Alex Cooke

Ron Cook

Ron Cook

Jack Rice

Roger Lloyd Pack

Roger Lloyd Pack

Jack Heminge

Richard Cordery

Richard Cordery

Henry Condell

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Tim Curry stars in WILL SHAKESPEARE (1978) classic TV series trailer

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