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1 online resource (38 minutes) |
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003733 |
| Description |
video file |
| Note |
Title from resource description page (viewed February 14, 2019). |
| Summary |
April 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Britain's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare (or is it William Shagspeare or Willm Shakspere - even the great Bard himself didn't know!). In this episode, we look at the life and times of the playwright - from his largely unknown and humble beginnings in Stratford, through his times as a jobbing actor in London, to his success as the country's most respected and financially savvy writer. Along the way we meet his gang of London friends, the playwrights, poets and brawlers Marlowe, Jonson and Spenser. |
| Language |
In English. |
| Local Note |
Alexander Street Theatre Performance and Design Collection: BBC Literary Adaptations in Video |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
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Theater -- England -- History -- 16th century.
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Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603.
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Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714.
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Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 16th century.
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Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 17th century.
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| Genre/Form |
Children's television programs.
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Television comedies.
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| Added Author |
Connelly, Steve, director.
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Mitchell, Lisa, producer.
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Lion Television Ltd., production company.
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BBC Worldwide Ltd., film distributor.
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