Overview
The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and produced by BBC Television. It was transmitted in the UK from 3 December 1978 to 27 April 1985 and spanned seven series. Development of the series began in 1975 when Messina saw that Glamis Castle would make a perfect location for an adaptation of Shakespeare's play As You Like It. On returning to London, he envisioned an entire series devoted exclusively to the dramatic works of Shakespeare. After encountering numerous problems trying to produce the series, Messina eventually pitched the idea to the BBC’s departmental heads and the series was greenlighted. The series as a whole received generally negative reviews from critics.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Jon Finch
King Henry the Fourth
Michael Hordern
Lafeu
David Gwillim
Henry, Prince of Wales
Helen Mirren
Rosalind
John Gielgud
John of Gaunt
Charles Gray
Duke of York
Jeffrey Holland
William
Richard Pasco
Brutus
Derek Jacobi
Hamlet
David Collings
Cassius
Robert Brown
Earl of Pembroke
Patrick Ryecart
Romeo
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and produced by BBC Television. It was transmitted in...
The BBC Television Shakespeare has 1 season with 37 episodes.
The BBC Television Shakespeare premiered on December 3, 1978.
No, The BBC Television Shakespeare has ended. The final episode aired on April 27, 1985.
The BBC Television Shakespeare was created by Cedric Messina.
The BBC Television Shakespeare has a rating of 6.0/10 based on user reviews.
The BBC Television Shakespeare is classified as Drama, Comedy.