Shakespeare: The Animated Tales | As You Like It

As You Like It

The sunniest of the Bard's plays, 'As You Like It' tells of a group of courtiers who escape to the Forest of Arden, meet, philosophise and fall in love. The unique animation uses oil paints and pastel crayons and is adapted by Leon Garfield.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 24'54''
  • Broadcast date: 1994
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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