Tim Curry
William Shakespeare
Series
Watch Will Shakespeare (1978) Online
10.02 votes197850mEndedDrama
Synopsis
A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.
Episodes
Miniseries
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- 1. Dead ShepherdNow viewing1978-06-1350mQueen Elizabeth I rules the country and Christopher Marlowe rules the theatre. From Stratford-upon-Avon, a young man called William Shakespeare arrives in London determined to match Marlowe as poet and playwright.
- 2. Alms for Oblivion1978-06-2050mAs England lies ravaged by plague, Shakespeare has usurped Marlowe as playwright of the day.
- 3. Of Comfort and Despair1978-06-2750mWill Shakespeare produces the greatest play about young love - Romeo and Juliet. But what of his own love? Who is the 'dark lady' he adores and curses in his sonnets?
- 4. The Loved Boy1978-07-0450mShakespeare wishes for his son Hamnet to have everything, despite disapproval from the rest of his family.
- 5. Rebellion's Masterpiece1978-07-1150mShakespeare is drawn into the dangerous political intrigues of Robert Devereux the Second Earl of Essex.
- 6. The Living Record1978-07-1850mQueen Elizabeth dies and King James succeeds her to the throne. What does the future hold for Will Shakespeare and for the actors who bring his plays to life?
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Paul Freeman
Dick Burbage
John Normington
Alex Cooke
No photo Ronald Herdman
Sam Crosse
Ron Cook
Jack Rice
Roger Lloyd Pack
Jack Heminge
Richard Cordery
Henry Condell
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Will Shakespeare were reported for this region.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Will Shakespeare available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Will Shakespeare in this region.
How many seasons does Will Shakespeare have?
Will Shakespeare has 1 season and 6 episodes.
When did Will Shakespeare first air?
Will Shakespeare first aired in 1978.
Is Will Shakespeare still running?
Will Shakespeare's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Will Shakespeare?
Will Shakespeare is classified as Drama.