TV series

Will Shakespeare

Name: Will Shakespeare
Released: 1978
Cast: Tim Curry, Paul Freeman, John Normington, Ronald Herdman, Ron Cook

1978· 1 season· 50 min episodes★ 10.0Ended

On ITV1 — From RAI · Associated Television

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Synopsis

A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.

Themes

london, england playwright miniseries period drama historical drama 17th century 16th century elizabethan england based on real person biographical drama william shakespeare

Episodes

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E1 Dead ShepherdNext upJun 13, 1978 · 50 min
Synopsis
Queen Elizabeth I rules the country and Christopher Marlowe rules the theatre. From Stratford-upon-Avon, a young man called William Shakespeare arrives in London determined to match Marlowe as poet and playwright.
Guest stars: Derek Royle (William Kempe), Michael Hadley (Augustine Phillips), John McEnery (Hamnet Sadler), Ian McShane (Christopher Marlowe), André Morell (Edward Alleyn), Simon Rouse (Ingram Frizer), John Bailey (Sir Francis Walsingham), Simon MacCorkindale (Sir Thomas Walsingham)
E2 Alms for OblivionJun 20, 1978 · 50 min
Synopsis
As England lies ravaged by plague, Shakespeare has usurped Marlowe as playwright of the day.
Guest stars: Derek Royle (William Kempe), Michael Hadley (Augustine Phillips), Nicholas Clay ('Hal', The Earl of Southampton), Matthew Taylor (Hercules), Shirley Cheriton (Kate), Fred Bryant (William Slye), Irene Sunters (Mistress Rice), Milton Johns (Dr Alcibiades)
E3 Of Comfort and DespairJun 27, 1978 · 50 min
Synopsis
Will Shakespeare produces the greatest play about young love - Romeo and Juliet. But what of his own love? Who is the 'dark lady' he adores and curses in his sonnets?
Guest stars: Derek Royle (William Kempe), Michael Hadley (Augustine Phillips), Nicholas Clay ('Hal', The Earl of Southampton), Matthew Taylor (Hercules), Janet Spencer-Turner (Mary Fleminge), Thorley Walters (Mr Justice Fleminge), Granville Saxton (Footman)
E4 The Loved BoyJul 4, 1978 · 50 min
Synopsis
Shakespeare wishes for his son Hamnet to have everything, despite disapproval from the rest of his family.
Guest stars: Derek Royle (William Kempe), Michael Hadley (Augustine Phillips), Nicholas Clay ('Hal', The Earl of Southampton), John McEnery (Hamnet Sadler), Matthew Taylor (Hercules)
E5 Rebellion's MasterpieceJul 11, 1978 · 50 min
Synopsis
Shakespeare is drawn into the dangerous political intrigues of Robert Devereux the Second Earl of Essex.
Guest stars: Derek Royle (William Kempe), Michael Hadley (Augustine Phillips), Nicholas Clay ('Hal', The Earl of Southampton)
E6 The Living RecordJul 18, 1978 · 50 min
Synopsis
Queen Elizabeth dies and King James succeeds her to the throne. What does the future hold for Will Shakespeare and for the actors who bring his plays to life?
Guest stars: Nicholas Clay ('Hal', The Earl of Southampton), John McEnery (Hamnet Sadler)