Age of Kings, An

Alternative title: Shakespeare’s an Age of Kings
Synopsis: 5-disc DVD box set of the fifteen-part BBC series comprising Shakespeare’s history plays from Richard II to Richard III (the two tetralogies). The Illuminations release also features THE MAKING OF AN AGE OF KINGS, which comprises an interview with Tony Garnett filmed at Riverside Studios where the series was originally broadcast live. He recalls his experiences on this ground-breaking project and reflects on the challenges of making one of the most ambitious Shakespeare projects ever filmed.

Also included in the DVD pack is a 24 page booklet giving background information and critical writing about the production.
Series: Age of Kings, An
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Year of release: 2013
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items: Eternity of Kings, An

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