A BBC production of Shakespeare’s “King Richard the Second” featuring Derek Jacobi as Richard the Second, Sir John Gielgud as Richard of Gaut and Wendy Hiller as the Duchess of York. One of thirty-seven plays by Shakespeare to be presented by the BBC over a six year period.
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ACMI Identifier
324496
Language
English
Subject categories
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Film and video adaptations
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)