| Record Number |
768123 |
| Title |
The Shakespeare collection. Series 4 : the acclaimed BBC TV series [videorecording]. |
| Publisher/Date |
[Richmond, Victoria] Madman Entertainment, [2015] |
| Pagination etc. |
3 DVD-videos (510 min) : sound, colour ; 12 cm. |
| Contents note |
Title from disc label. |
| "VVE702." |
| Othello -- A midsummer's night dream -- Troilus and Cressida. |
| Performer note |
Starring theatre greats: Anthony Hopkins, Bob Hoskins & Helen Mirren. |
| Summary Note |
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 Season Four delivers a further 3 classic adaptations from this award winning series including Othello, Troilus And Cressada & A Midsummer Night's Dream and starring theatre greats Anthony Hopkins, Bob Hoskins & Helen Mirren. |
| Target audience note |
Rated: M. |
| Language note |
In English. English for the hard of hearing. |
| Subject - Name |
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616. -- Othello |
| Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616. -- Troilus and Cressida |
| Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616. -- Midsummer night's dream |
| Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616,author. -- Othello |
| Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616,author. -- Troilus and Cressida |
| Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616,author. -- Midsummer night's dream |
| Subject |
English drama |
| Comedy films |
| Tragedies (Drama). |
| Filmed plays. |
| Added Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- actor. |
| Hoskins, Bob actor. |
| Mirren, Helen actor. |
| Added title |
The Shakespeare collection : the acclaimed BBC TV series (Television program) |
| Othello |
| A midsummer's night dream |
| Troilus and Cressida |
| Shelf Location |
DVD 822.33 SHAK |
