The Shakespeare collection. Series 1, disc 1-3

2015

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Richard II : "Richard II, who ascended the throne as a child, is a regal and stately monarch. He believes he is the rightful ruler of England, ordained by God, yet he is a weak and ineffective king"Romeo & Juliet : A dramatisation of Shakespeare's tragedy of two young lovers from rival families.As you like it : In one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Orlando and Rosalind escape to the Forest of Arden with their friends and servants. In this idyllic setting they find the simple life confused by entangled love affairs, love poems, cross-dressing and even a lion. This play considers the delights of love, the nature of human experience and the contrast between court and country life.

Record details

Main title:

The Shakespeare collection. Series 1, disc 1-3

Author:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616Mirren, Helen, 1945-, actorBloom, Claire, 1931-, actorGielgud, John, Sir 1904-2000, actorRickman, Alan, 1946-2016, actorMessina, Cedric, 1920-1993, producerGiles, David, 1926-2010, directorRakoff, Alvin, directorColeman, Basil, 1916-2013, directorBritish Broadcasting CorporationBBC Worldwide Ltd

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Collation:

3 videodiscs (DVD) (468 min.) : sound., colour. ; 12 cm.

Credits:

Richard II : Producer, Cedric Messina ; directed by David Giles.Romeo & Juliet : Directed by Alvin Rakoff ; produced by Cedric Messina.As you like it : Directed by Basil Coleman ; produced by Cedric Messina.

Performers:

Cast: Richard II : Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud, Jon Finch, Wendy Hiller, Charles Gray, Mary Morris.; Romeo & Juliet : Patrick Ryecart, Rebecca Saire, Michael Hordern, John Gielgud, Alan Rickman and Celia Johnson.; As you like it : Helen Mirren, Brian Stirner, Angharad Rees, James Bolam.

Audience:

Classification: M ; for violence.

System details:

DVD region 4.

Contents:

Richard II -- Romeo & Juliet -- As you like it.

Dewey class:

791.4572

Language:

English

Added title:

The Shakespeare collection. Series one, disc 1-3Romeo and JulietKing Richard IIAs you like it