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Will Shakespeare
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Will Shakespeare

1978-06-13 · 50 min / episode · ★ 10.0

Drama

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

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Creators
John Mortimer
Production companies
RAI, Associated Television
Countries
United Kingdom, Italy
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Tim CurryTim CurryWilliam Shakespeare
Paul FreemanPaul FreemanDick Burbage
John NormingtonJohn NormingtonAlex Cooke
Ronald HerdmanSam Crosse
Ron CookRon CookJack Rice
Roger Lloyd PackRoger Lloyd PackJack Heminge
Richard CorderyRichard CorderyHenry Condell

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