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Synopsis

Television documentary. Derek Jacobi presents the programme which looks at the scheme to build a replica of the Globe Theatre on Bankside. Follows the early stages of the project and the activities of its founder, Sam Wanamaker, who organised an American fundraising tour to help him rebuild Shakespeare’s theatre. Contributors include Gordon Getty, Henry Moore and MP for Southwark Simon Hughes. Includes performances by Cleo Laine, Millicent Martin, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Lisa Harrow, Nicol Williamson and Michael York.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Credits

Producer

Bernard Clark

Contributor

Derek Jacobi; Gordon Getty; Henry Moore; Sam Wanamaker

Cast

Cleo Laine
Douglas, Jnr Fairbanks
Johnny Dankworth
Lisa Harrow
Michael York
Millicent Martin
Nicol Williamson

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

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