| Title |
The Shakespeare collection. Series 7 : the acclaimed BBC TV series [videorecording]. |
| Publisher/Date |
Australia : Madman Entertainment, [2015] |
| Australia : BBC Worldwide Australia, [2015] |
| Pagination etc. |
5 DVD-videos (over 12.82 hours) : sound, colour ; 12 cm. |
| Contents note |
The life and death of King John -- Pericles Prince of Tyre -- Much ado about nothing -- Love's labour's lost -- Titus Andronicus. |
| Performer note |
Robert Lindsay, Cherie Lunghi, Leonard Rossiter, Amanda Redman. |
| 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. 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) |
| Target audience note |
Classification : M. |
| Language note |
English. Subtitles English for the hard of hearing. |
| Subject - Name |
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616 -- Film and video adaptations |
| Subject |
English drama |
| Comedy films. |
| Tragedies (Drama). |
| Filmed plays. |
| Television adaptations. |
| Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Added Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 author. |
| Lindsay, Robert actor. |
| Lunghi, Cherie, 1954- actor. |
| Rossiter, Leonard, 1926- actor. |
| Redman, Amanda actor. |
| Added title |
The life and death of King John |
| Pericles Prince of Tyre |
| Much ado about nothing |
| Love's labour's lost |
| Titus Andronicus |
| Shelf Location |
DVD 822.33 SHAK |
