Edward II (1970)

Based on Edward II by Christopher Marlowe

Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 1'06'35''
  • Broadcast date: 1970
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Edward II (1970) | Part 1

Edward II (1970) | Part 1

1970 | 1'06'35''

Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Edward II (1970) | Part 2

Edward II (1970) | Part 2

1970 | 57'50''

Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Edward II (1970) | Part 1

Edward II (1970) | Part 1

1970 | 1'06'35''

Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Edward II (1970) | Part 2

Edward II (1970) | Part 2

1970 | 57'50''

Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Edward II (1970) | Part 1

Edward II (1970) | Part 1

1970 | 1'06'35''

Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Edward II (1970) | Part 2

Edward II (1970) | Part 2

1970 | 57'50''

Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.
Other Archive resources
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Derek Jarman's distinctive adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Jacobean tragedy.
Edward II | BBC Two | 1970

Edward II (1970) | Part 2

Ian McKellen and Timothy West star in Prospect Theatre Company's 1969 Edinburgh Festival production, recorded at the Piccadilly Theatre, London.