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Will Shakespeare (1978)

TV Series ★ 10.0 50 min

Drama

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

John Mortimer Creator

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Quick facts

Released
June 13, 1978
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0075526
Country
United Kingdom, Italy
Language
English
Studio
RAI, Associated Television

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Cast

Tim Curry Tim Curry William Shakespeare Paul Freeman Paul Freeman Dick Burbage John Normington John Normington Alex Cooke Ronald Herdman Sam Crosse Ron Cook Ron Cook Jack Rice Roger Lloyd Pack Roger Lloyd Pack Jack Heminge Richard Cordery Richard Cordery Henry Condell

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Frequently asked questions

What is Will Shakespeare about?
A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.
Who created Will Shakespeare?
Will Shakespeare was created by John Mortimer.
Who stars in Will Shakespeare?
Will Shakespeare stars Tim Curry, Paul Freeman, John Normington, Ronald Herdman.
When was Will Shakespeare released?
Will Shakespeare is a 1978 drama series.
Where can I watch Will Shakespeare?
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