Plot — What is The BBC Television Shakespeare about?
The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and produced by BBC Television. It was transmitted in the UK from 3 December 1978 to 27 April 1985 and spanned seven series. Development of the series began in 1975 when Messina saw that Glamis Castle would make a perfect location for an adaptation of Shakespeare's play As You Like It. On returning to London, he envisioned an entire series devoted exclusively to the dramatic works of Shakespeare. After encountering numerous problems trying to produce the series, Messina eventually pitched the idea to the BBC’s departmental heads and the series was greenlighted. The series as a whole received generally negative reviews from critics.
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| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1978 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (37 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 60% (6.0/10, 6 votes) |
The BBC Television Shakespeare — FAQ
Is The BBC Television Shakespeare worth watching? The BBC Television Shakespeare holds a 6.0/10 rating from 6 viewers. The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and produced by BBC Television. It was transmitted in the UK from 3 December 197
Who is behind The BBC Television Shakespeare? Created by Cedric Messina.
Where can I stream The BBC Television Shakespeare? Streaming availability for The BBC Television Shakespeare is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The BBC Television Shakespeare release? It first aired in 1978.
