Shakespeare: The Animated Tales | Hamlet

Hamlet

Animated version of the Bard's much-quoted tragedy about the indecisive Prince of Denmark. With the voices of Nicholas Farrell as Hamlet and Tilda Swinton as Ophelia.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 25'47''
  • Broadcast date: 1992
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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