The BBC Television Shakespeare | The Winter’s Tale
The Winter's Tale
A 1981 BBC production of Shakespeare's classic play. This was broadcast as part of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare project.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Plays
- Channel: BBC Two
- Duration: 2'52'00''
- Broadcast date: 1981
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
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