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Will Shakespeare

Will Shakespeare (1978) - Where to Watch

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Thinking about watching Will Shakespeare on your TV, phone, or tablet? Will Shakespeare is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on in the US.

Here are a few essential notes about the ITV1 series. Originally premiering June 13th, 1978, "Will Shakespeare" stars Tim Curry, Paul Freeman, John Normington, Ron Cook. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 100/100 rating on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 1 verified users.

Curious about the story? Here’s the plot: "Will Shakespeare, also known as Life of Shakespeare and William Shakespeare: His Life & Times, was a 1978 historical drama series created and written by John Mortimer. Broadcast in six parts, the series is a dramatisation of the life and times of the great poet William Shakespeare played by Tim Curry, and was co-produced by Lew Grade's ATV and RAI and distributed internationally by ITC. The two production companies had collaborated successfully before on Jesus of Nazareth the previous year."