
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Season 7
Episodes

1. The Life & Death of King John
Classic play by William Shakespeare about the life and death of England's 'bad king', in conflict not only with the French and the Pope but also those who dispute his claim to the throne.

2. Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Shakespearean comedy about a good man who suffers the brunt of life's hostilities. When Pericles solves the terrible answer to Antioch's riddle, his life is thrust into turmoil.

3. Much Ado About Nothing
Comedy by William Shakespeare about two very different sets of lovers - Beatrice and Benedick, and Claudio and Hero.

4. Love's Labour's Lost
Comedy about the romantic affections confounding the court of Ferdinand, King of Navarre. Ferdinand and three associates commit stochastic study for three years - which means no women - but things quickly unravel.

5. Titus Andronicus
Tragedy by William Shakespeare. The great Roman general Titus Andronicus returns from the wars in triumph, but is comprehensively out-manoeuvred by wily politicians.