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Will Shakespeare

1978Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Will Shakespeare episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Dead Shepherd, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Alms for Oblivion, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Of Comfort and Despair, 8.2
  4. S1 E4 The Loved Boy, 8.7
  5. S1 E5 Rebellion's Masterpiece, 8.6
  6. S1 E6 The Living Record, 8.5

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mark Cullingham, Robert Knights, Peter Wood
Written by
John Mortimer
Produced by
Cecil Clarke
Music by
Richard Hill

Everyone

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Facts

June 13, 1978 · July 18, 1978 · Ended

First aired
June 13, 1978
Last aired
July 18, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Italy

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Will Shakespeare worth watching?"

Questions about Will Shakespeare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Will Shakespeare worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Will Shakespeare okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Will Shakespeare?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1978.

Is Will Shakespeare good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Will Shakespeare plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.