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Will Shakespeare

PG19781 seasonJohn Mortimer
IMDb 7.7

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

Drama
London, EnglandPlaywrightMiniseriesPeriod DramaHistorical Drama17th Century16th CenturyElizabethan EnglandBased On Real PersonBiographical Drama

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What is Will Shakespeare (1978) about?

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

Who stars in Will Shakespeare?

Will Shakespeare stars Tim Curry (William Shakespeare), Paul Freeman (Dick Burbage), John Normington (Alex Cooke), Ronald Herdman (Sam Crosse), Ron Cook (Jack Rice). The series was created by John Mortimer.

How many seasons does Will Shakespeare have?

Will Shakespeare has 1 seasons. There are 6 episodes in total.

Is Will Shakespeare worth watching?

Will Shakespeare holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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