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

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.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Thames Television

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web

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