Helena loves Bertram, but he's of noble birth, while she's just a doctor's daughter. But Bertram is at the court of the King of France, who is ill, and Helena has a remedy that might cure him and win her the right to marry Bertram. But does Bertram want to marry her? BBC doing the full text. As only they can do. Apparently.
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ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (1981)
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Colin Blakeley and Jane Lapotaire star as two of the most famous lovers in history in this superb Jonathan Miller directed adaptation of Shakespeare's turbulent script. The 16th Century setting gives a non-traditional feel, but the cast and direction are of the highest BBC standards.
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BOARDWALK EMPIRE SEASON 2: DISC 3 (2011)
Certification15 Our Rating
Chronicles the life and times of Nucky Thompson, the undisputed ruler of Atlantic City, who was equal parts politician and gangster. High production values and a fine ensemble cast: HBO knows how to do TV.
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HENRY VIII: ALL IS TRUE (BBC) (1979)
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One of the BBC's exhaustive and typically exemplary adaptations of one of the great Bard's lesser known works performed by pretty much the cream of British theatre. The play, one of Shakespeare's most popular in the 19th Century, focuses on the relationships between Henry, Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn and Cardinal Wolsey. To quote "'Tis better to be lowly born Than to be perk'd up in a glistering grief, And wear a golden sorrow".
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (1984)
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A typically exemplary BBC adaptation of one of the great bard's best known plays performed by pretty much the cream of British theatre.
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OTHELLO (BBC) (1990)
Certification12 Our Rating
Anthony Hopkins gives a masterful
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THE TEMPEST (BBC) (1988)
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A typically authentic BBC version, ergo recommended for students of the play.
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THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (1983)
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A fine BBC adaptation of one of the bard's lesser known and earliest comedies observing the inevitable conflict between friendship and love when two friends travel to Milan and, regardless of their filial obligations, become besotted.
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