The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

A 1978 BBC production of the classic Shakespeare tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers in 14th-century Verona. This was the first broadcast of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare project.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 2'47'00''
  • Broadcast date: 1978
Usage

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

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