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The Sonnets of William Shakespeare (1984–1985)
TV Series | Documentary, Short

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The Sonnets of William Shakespeare (1984–1985)

TV Series | Documentary, Short

An analysis of the sonnets of William Shakespeare, with readings by leading actors.

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Kevin Billington

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Updated Sep 15, 1984

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Sep 15, 1984 (United Kingdom)

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17 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Michael Bryant Self - Sonnet Performer Self - Sonnet Performer See fewer	4	Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
Ben Kingsley Self - Sonnet Performer Self - Sonnet Performer See fewer	3	Sexy Beast (2000)
A.L. Rowse Self Self See fewer	2	ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
Leslie Fiedler Self Self See fewer	2	When I Am King (1982)
Nicholas Humphrey Self Self See fewer	2	Is There Anybody There? (1987)
Simon Callow Self - Sonnet Performer Self - Sonnet Performer See fewer	2	Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Jane Lapotaire Self - Sonnet Performer Self - Sonnet Performer See fewer	2	Lady Jane (1986)
Gore Vidal Self Self See fewer	2	Gattaca (1997)
Roy Strong Self Self See fewer	2	Spirit of the Age (1975)
John Hurt Self - Sonnet Performer Self - Sonnet Performer See fewer	2	1984 (1984)
Claire Bloom Self - Sonnet Performer Self - Sonnet Performer See fewer	1	Clash of the Titans (1981)
Roger Rees Self - Sonnet Performer Self - Sonnet Performer See fewer	1	Frida (2002)
John Mortimer Self Self See fewer	1	The Innocents (1961)
Arnold Wesker Self Self See fewer	1	La Cocina (2024)
Martin Best Self Self See fewer	1	Pericles, Prince of Tyre (1984)
Stephen Spender Self Self See fewer	1	The Fool and the Princess (1949)
D.M. Thomas Self Self See fewer	1	Onegin (1999)

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