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King John
A 1984 BBC television presentation of Shakespeare's history play. This was broadcast as part of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare project. It also featured the last recorded performance by Leonard Rossiter, who died between production and transmission.
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The Life and Death of King John
A production of William Shakespeare's classic history play, adapted for radio and produced by Raymond Raikes.