Desmond Olivier Dingle’s Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 5

International Shakespearean actor and star of many West End musicals, John Barrowman is Desmond's guest this week as they search for William Shakespeare's true identity.

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Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 1

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 1

1995 | 27'44''

Episode 1: Desmond Olivier Dingle returns with a new series about the wonderful world of ...

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 2

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 2

1995 | 28'40''

Episode 2: This week Desmond Olivier Dingle and the Royal Dingle Company look at the thor...

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 3

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 3

1995 | 29'16''

Episode 3: Brian Cox is invited by Desmond Olivier Dingle to run a masterclass on Shakesp...

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 4

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 4

1995 | 29'25''

Episode 4: Desmond and the Royal Dingle Company attempt something experimental, an outsid...

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 5

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 5

1995 | 28'47''

International Shakespearean actor and star of many West End musicals, John Barrowman is D...

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 6

Desmond Olivier Dingle's Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare | Episode 6

1995 | 29'28''

Episode 6: In the last of the series, Desmond and the Royal Dingle Company re-enact great...
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