Life of Shakespeare
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Biography of William Shakespeare.
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Season 1
Dead Shepherd
In which Will progresses from ostler to cockerel to ghostwriter - to London's premier playwright as Kit Marlowe falls from grace.
Alms for Oblivion
Will's new troupe of actors arrive in a plague-ridden London and perform Richard III to great acclaim, but a death in the family jeopardises all. A handsome rogue is not what he seems, luckily for Will.
Of Comfort and Despair
Plague over, life returns to normal in London and the theatres reopen. The inconstancy of a dark mistress and the jealousy of an Earl conspire to enlarge Will's understanding of human nature.
The Loved Boy
Will's taking his son to London to introduce him to life and get to know him proves to be a mixed blessing with a tragic ending.
Rebellion's Masterpiece
In the wake of Essex's failure to tame the Irish rebels, the actors' brush with politics has catastrophic consequences.
The Living Record
While Will pleads with the dying Queen for suicidal Hal's life, his poems are stolen, printed and distributed without his permission, setting in motion a chain of events that could prove disastrous.
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About Life of Shakespeare
Biography of William Shakespeare. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on ITV1.
Life of Shakespeare Cast and Characters
The cast features Tim Curry (as William Shakespeare), Ian McShane (as Christopher Marlowe), and Meg Wynn Owen (as Anne Shakespeare). Their performances are a major reason Life of Shakespeare has built such a passionate audience.
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Life of Shakespeare flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Life of Shakespeare have?
Life of Shakespeare has 6 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Life of Shakespeare good? What's the rating?
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Who is in the cast of Life of Shakespeare?
The main cast includes Tim Curry, Ian McShane, and Meg Wynn Owen.
Is Life of Shakespeare available in English?
Yes — Life of Shakespeare was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Life of Shakespeare released?
Life of Shakespeare first aired in 1978.
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How many seasons and episodes does Life of Shakespeare have?
Life of Shakespeare currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Life of Shakespeare about?
Biography of William Shakespeare. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Life of Shakespeare originally available?
Life of Shakespeare was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Life of Shakespeare first released?
Life of Shakespeare first premiered on June 13, 1978 (1978). The series has since concluded its run.
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