The Man of Destiny (1981)
Based on The Man of Destiny by George Bernard Shaw
Bernard Shaw's play set in 1796. Napoleon rests at an inn at the start of his conquest of Italy. Starring Simon Callow and Delphine Seyrig.
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Content
- Type: Adaptation
- Channel: BBC One
- Duration: 58'33''
- Broadcast date: 1981
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Literary Resource
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