Record Number |
736380 |
Title |
The Shakespeare collection. Series 5, [Discs 1-7] [videorecording] : the acclaimed BBC TV series. |
Publisher/Date |
[Richmond, Victoria] : Madman Entertainment, [2015] |
[Richmond, Victoria] : BBC Worldwide Australia, [2015] |
Pagination etc. |
7 DVD-videos : sound, colour ; 12 cm. |
Contents note |
Discs 1-2. Richard III -- Disc 3. King Lear -- Discs 4-6. Henry VI, parts one - three -- Disc 7. The merry widows of Windsor. |
Performer note |
Ben Kinglsey, Judy Davis, Brenda Blethyn, Prunella Scales. |
Summary Note |
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. |
Target audience note |
M. |
Language note |
In English. English for the hard of hearing. |
Subject - Name |
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616 |
Subject |
English drama |
Comedy films. |
Tragedies (Drama). |
Filmed plays. |
Added Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 author. |
Kinglsey, Ben actor. |
Davis, Judy, 1956- actor. |
Blethyn, Brenda actor. |
Scales, Prunella actor. |
Added title |
Richard III |
King Lear |
Henry VI |
The merry widows of Windsor |
Shelf Location |
DVD 822.33 SHAK |