Caesar and Cleopatra

Summary: 1977 Southern Television production of Caesar and Cleopatra by George Bernard Shaw.
Theatre play: Caesar and Cleopatra by [George] Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'Shaw wants to prove that it was not love but politics that drew Cleopatra to Julius Caesar. He sees the Roman occupation of ancient Egypt as similar to the British occupation that was occurring during his time. Caesar understands the importance of good government, and values these things above art and love.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_and_Cleopatra_%28play%29.
Production history: First staged in 1899 or 1901 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar_and_Cleopatra_%28play%29 states both as the year of first performance).
Date of transmission: Tuesday 4 January 1977
Time: 10.30-11.55pm
Channel: ITV
Production company: Southern Television (1958-1981)

Director

James Cellan-Jones

Producers

Duane Bogie, David Susskind

Playwright

[George] Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

Adapted for Television by

Audrey Maas

Designer

Eileen Diss

Executive Producer

Lewis Rudd

Cast

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