Thames Shakespeare Collection

Synopsis
A DVD collection of four Shakespeare productions from Thames Television previously released as individual video cassettes. The 4-DVD set comprises ROMEO AND JULIET (1976) directed Joan Kemp-Welch with Ann Hasson and Christopher Neame, KING LEAR (1988) with Patrick Magee as Lear, MACBETH (1979) directed Philip Casson (Ian McKellen and Judi Dench), TWELFTH NIGHT (1988) directed Paul Kafno with Richard Briers as Malvolio). Each play is catalogued separately on this database.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2006
Duration
652 mins

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
King Lear; Macbeth; Romeo and Juliet; Twelfth Night
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
DVD region 1 only. Extras include interviews and comment from Patrick Mower, Kenneth Branagh and Ian McKellen, cast and director biographies, timeline of Shakespeare’s life and plays, interactive menu and scene selection.

Production Company

Name

Thames Television

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Thames Shakespeare Collection". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66551 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)