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.
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ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (1981)
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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.
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AS YOU LIKE IT (BBC) (1989)
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Shakespeare's delightful romantic comedy is given the usual high class treatment by the BBC.
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MEASURE FOR MEASURE (BBC) (1990)
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Another faithful and compelling adaptation from the very watchable BBC collection.
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