TV series
The Spread of the Eagle
1963, English, on BBC One. Created by Peter Dews.
A nine-part serial adaptation featuring dramatisations of three of William Shakespeare's iconic plays: Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, and Antony & Cleopatra.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1963
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Latest episode
S1 E9: The Monument
Aired 28 June 1963
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter DewsCreator
- Keith MichellMark Antony · 6 ep
- Roger CroucherLucilius · 6 ep
- David WilliamOctavius Caesar · 5 ep
- Jerome WillisDecius Brutus · 4 ep
- Hugh DicksonCinna · 4 ep
- Charles LaurencePhilo · 4 ep
- Robert HardyCaius Martius Coriolanus · 3 ep
- Roland CulverMenenius Agrippa · 3 ep
- Beatrix LehmannVolumnia · 3 ep
- Frank PettingellJunius Brutus · 3 ep
- Peter JeffreySicinius Velutus · 3 ep
- Noel JohnsonCominius · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 May 1963
- Last aired
- 28 June 1963
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Spread of the Eagle is based on
The Spread of the Eagle is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Spread of the Eagle: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Spread of the Eagle are there?
The Spread of the Eagle has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Spread of the Eagle finished?
Yes. The Spread of the Eagle ended in 1963, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Spread of the Eagle on?
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The Spread of the Eagle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Spread of the Eagle?
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Who created The Spread of the Eagle?
The Spread of the Eagle was created by Peter Dews and stars Keith Michell, Roger Croucher, David William.
What is The Spread of the Eagle based on?
The Spread of the Eagle is adapted from a play or musical.