This BBC producion has won high praise for outstanding sets, atmospheric music and for all-round exuberance and that touch of magic. Like most BBC productions this is the definitive study version. find out more...

Helena loves Bertram, but he's of noble birth, while she's just a doctor's daughter. But Bertram is at the court of the King of France, who is ill, and Helena has a remedy that might cure him and win her the right to marry Bertram. But does Bertram want to marry her? BBC doing the full text. As only they can do. Apparently. find out more...

Colin Blakeley and Jane Lapotaire star as two of the most famous lovers in history in this superb Jonathan Miller directed adaptation of Shakespeare's turbulent script. The 16th Century setting gives a non-traditional feel, but the cast and direction are of the highest BBC standards. find out more...

Shakespeare's delightful romantic comedy is given the usual high class treatment by the BBC. find out more...

Set in 19th Century Japan, but shot here with a largely Brit cast, Kenneth Branagh's much criticised adaptation of The Bard's comedy of errors. 'All the world's a stage...' find out more...

Superb adaptation of one of the most difficult plays to stage. Jacobi's performance as the tortured prince is truly outstanding. find out more...

Conan the Barbarian meets the Bard of Avon in this very bloody version of Macbeth. A truly brilliant version of the play about a particularly brutal power struggle initiated by dark forces and played out for their own amusement. Great as a sword and socerey movie with a good script. find out more...

Another faithful and compelling adaptation from the very watchable BBC collection. find out more...