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Shakespeare’s histories onscreen: An Age of Kings, The Hollow Crown and Richard II

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

I’ve just heard the great news that An Age of Kings, the first filmed history cycle, is finally about to be made available on DVD to the UK (Region 2). Perversely, the series has been on sale in the USA … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, the BAFTAs, and screening theatre

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

On Sunday May 12 the award ceremony for the UK’s TV industry, the BAFTAs, is being held. Shakespeare interest is focused on The Hollow Crown, the four-part mini-series which screened during the summer of 2012. The series isn’t badly represented: Ben … Continue reading →

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The Hollow Crown: popularising Shakespeare on TV

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Sylvia Morris

Whenever an actor best known for film or TV work is cast to perform in Shakespeare there’s always a debate about whether celebrity casting is a good or a bad thing. Should, in particular, theatres, employ celebrities in an obvious … Continue reading →

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