Summaries

A modern re-telling of four William Shakespeare stories.

Four of William Shakespeare's plays are given a completely modern makeover. There's biting remarks and a chance at love at a TV studio (Much Ado About Nothing); murder and madness at a Glaswegian restaurant (Macbeth); insults and passion between an aristocrat and a rising politician (The Taming of the Shrew); and mayhem and love potions mix at an unusual theme-resort (A Midsummer Night's Dream).—L. Hamre

Details

Keywords
  • tv mini series
  • shakespeare adaptation
  • shakespeare in modern dress
  • modernized setting
  • modern day adaptation
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Nov 6, 2005
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-PG
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites BBC
Language English

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Tech specs

Runtime 6h
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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