RARE BBC Production: The Dramatic Works Of William Shakespeare HISTORY

BOX SET UNOPENED WITH 5 DVDs. Description Product Description Shakespeare is rightly considered the world's greatest playwright for the soaring beauty of his language, for his profound insight into human nature, for truths he dramatized and for the realism of the characters he created. He was, and remains, a superb entertainer. Featuring some of Btitain's most distinguished theatrical talent: Derek Jacobi, Sir John Gielgud, Charles Gray, Jon Finch, Martin Shaw, David Gwillim and Anthony Quayle, and many more. DVD brings out the rich beauty in the acting and sound. The English language subtitles allow viewers to correctly understand the rapid fire of the beautiful langage of William Shakespeare. Contains 5 plays on 5 DVD's: Henry V, Richard II, Richard III, Henry IV, Part I and Henry IV, Part II Review "Shakespeare would be amused... by the care, money, time and talent used to produce all 37 of his plays..." -- TV Guide Product information Run time ‎2 hours and 38 minutes Number of discs ‎5 Media Format ‎Multiple Formats, NTSC, Box set Actors ‎Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud, Jon Finch, Wendy Hiller, Charles Gray Studio ‎Ambrose Video Release date ‎August 3, 2004 ASIN ‎B0002CHIVK Customer Reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars 28Reviews