TV series
Will Shakespeare
1978, English, on ITV1. Created by John Mortimer.
A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Latest episode
S1 E6: The Living Record
Aired 18 July 1978
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- John MortimerCreator
- Tim CurryWilliam Shakespeare · 6 ep
- Paul FreemanDick Burbage · 6 ep
- John NormingtonAlex Cooke · 6 ep
- Ronald HerdmanSam Crosse · 6 ep
- Ron CookJack Rice · 6 ep
- Roger Lloyd PackJack Heminge · 6 ep
- Richard CorderyHenry Condell · 6 ep
- Derek RoyleWilliam Kempe · 5 ep
- Michael HadleyAugustine Phillips · 5 ep
- Nicholas Clay'Hal', The Earl of Southampton · 5 ep
- John McEneryHamnet Sadler · 3 ep
- Matthew TaylorHercules · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 June 1978
- Last aired
- 18 July 1978
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Will Shakespeare: quick answers
Is Will Shakespeare worth watching?
Will Shakespeare doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Will Shakespeare are there?
Will Shakespeare has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Will Shakespeare finished?
Yes. Will Shakespeare ended in 1978, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Will Shakespeare suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Will Shakespeare yet.
What shows are like Will Shakespeare?
If you liked Will Shakespeare, try Grange Hill, Dangerous Liaisons, London Kills.
Who created Will Shakespeare?
Will Shakespeare was created by John Mortimer and stars Tim Curry, Paul Freeman, John Normington.