One of the BBC's typically exemplary adaptation of one of the great Bard's works performed by pretty much the cream of British theatre. It is the second in the cycle of four plays often referred to as "The Wars of the Roses". find out more...

One of the BBC's typically exemplary adaptations of one of the great Bard's lesser known works performed by pretty much the cream of British theatre. find out more...

The BBC's exhaustive and typically exemplary adaptations of some of the great bard's best known plays and a number of his lesser known works. All filmed between the late 1970s and early 1980s and performed by pretty much the cream of British theatre. find out more...

Richard's military skills have helped to put his older brother Edward on the throne of England, but jealousy and resentment cause Richard to seek the crown for himself, and he conceives a lengthy and carefully calculated plan using deception, manipulation, and outright murder to achieve his goal. His plotting soon has tumultuous consequences, both for himself and for England. find out more...

One of the BBC's typically exemplary adaptations of one of the great Bard's best known plays performed by pretty much the cream of British theatre. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs find out more...

An impressive line-up of thespians bring strong and witty performances to the colourful and eccentric characters in this, one of the Bard's most popular and amusing comedies. find out more...

A stunning production of Shakespeare's play by Greg Doran, filmed from a stage performance at the Barbican in London and boasting an utterly hypnotic performance from Antony Sher. find out more...

One of Shakespeare's greatest romantic comedies brought to you by the BBC in their series of top class productions. find out more...