The BBC Television Shakespeare | Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

A 1979 BBC production of Shakespeare's great political thriller which tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination and the defeat of his conspirators. This was broadcast as part of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare project.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 2'40'00''
  • Broadcast date: 1979
Usage

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

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