Will Shakespeare (1978)

Synopsis: Tim Curry stars as William Shakespeare in this six-part miniseries that chronicles the bard's rise from less than privileged beginnings in Elizabethan England to enduring fame. The story begins in... Tim Curry stars as William Shakespeare in this six-part miniseries that chronicles the bard's rise from less than privileged beginnings in Elizabethan England to enduring fame. The story begins in Avon, where young Will toils in obscurity, committed to his work despite innumerable obstacles, not the least of which is the devastating Black Plague. Soon enough, the playwright's words capture the attention of the royal court, sealing his fate and fortune. In turns tragic and giddily funny, the series, written by John Mortimer (TEA WITH MUSSOLINI), offers a rich, nuanced perspective on the most famous scribe of all time. [More]

Starring: Tim Curry, Ian McShane, Nicholas Clay, Paul Freeman

Starring: Tim Curry, Ian McShane, Nicholas Clay, Paul Freeman, John McEnery, Andre Morell

Director: Mark Cullingham, Robert Knights

Director: Mark Cullingham, Robert Knights

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