Will Shakespeare
Series Overview
A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 6 Episodes
50 min per episode
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Tue, Jun 13, 1978
John MortimerLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Living Record”
Queen Elizabeth dies and King James succeeds her to the throne. What does the future hold for Will Shakespeare and for the actors who bring his plays to life?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tim Curry stars in WILL SHAKESPEARE (1978) classic TV series trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Mortimer
Richard Hill
Al Pigden
Cecil Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil Clarke
Producer
Richard Hill
Original Music Composer
Al Pigden
Editor
Michael Bailey
Production Design
Henry Graveney
Production Design
David Walker
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Will Shakespeare about?
A dramatisation of the life of famed playwright William Shakespeare from 1590 to 1607.
How many seasons does Will Shakespeare have?
Will Shakespeare comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Will Shakespeare?
Key cast members in Will Shakespeare include Tim Curry, Paul Freeman, John Normington, Ronald Herdman, Ron Cook.
Who created or directed Will Shakespeare?
Will Shakespeare was developed and directed by John Mortimer.