Measure for Measure

Summary: 1979 BBC production of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, presented in the BBC Television Shakespeare series.
Theatre play: Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare [more information]
Play synopsis: 'Depravity and sexual licence have become an issue in Vienna and the Duke Vincentio, who has decided to take a break from ruling, appoints Angelo to rule in his absence, assisted by a trusted councillor, Escalus. The first thing Angelo does is pronounce that he is going to enforce the immorality laws to try and stamp out the epidemic of "loose" living.' Source: http://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/play-summary/measure-for-measure/.
Production history: First recorded performance was in 1604.
Date of transmission: Sunday 18 February 1979
Time: 8.05-9.30pm; 9.35-10.35pm
Series: BBC Television Shakespeare
Channel: BBC2
Production company: BBC

Director

Desmond Davis

Producer

Cedric Messina

Playwright

William Shakespeare

Composer

William Walton (series title music)

Music

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Title: Measure for Measure (BBC, 1979)
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