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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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 02'52'00''
  • Broadcast date: 1981
Usage

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

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