Measure for Measure Live from the Globe

Measure for Measure

Television production of the play live from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Presented by Andrew Marr and with comment from historian David Starkey, actress Juliet Stevenson and the production’s director John Dove.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Duration: 2'53'43''
  • Broadcast date: 2004
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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  • Shakespeare Archive Resource
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