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Titus Andronicus (1985)

Alternative title
The Shakespeare Plays
Synopsis
Television production of the play, as seen through the eyes of young Lucius (Paul Davies-Prowles). Starring Trevor Peacock in the title role and Eileen Atkins as Tamora.
Series
BBC Television Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain; United States
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of production
1985
Notes
The production is commercially available on DVD as part of the BBC TV SHAKESPEARE COLLECTION box set (see separate entry).
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus (Sp)

Credits

Director
Jane Howell
Producer
Shaun Sutton
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Dudley Simpson
Costume
Colin Lavers
Art Direction
Tony Burrough
Choreographer
Malcolm Ranson
Cast
Anna Calder-Mashall 
Brian Protheroe 
Crispin Redman 
Deddie Davies 
Derek Fuke 
Edward Hardwicke 
Eileen Atkins 
Gavin Richards 
Hugh Quarshie 
John Benfield 
Michael Crompton 
Michael Packer 
Neil McCaul 
Nicholas Gecks 
Paul Davies-Prowles 
Paul Kelly 
Peter Searles 
Tim Potter 
Tom Hunsinger 
Trevor Peacock 
Walter Brown 

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£12.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
167 minutes
Year
2005

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£29.90 (Trumedia) £125.00 (BBC)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
167 minutes
Year
2004

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Name

Time-Life Films Inc

Phone
0101 201 843 4545
Address
PO Box 644
NJ 07652
USA

Distributor

Name

BBC Store

Web
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Notes
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