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What is The BBC Television Shakespeare about?

The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and produced by BBC Television. It was transmitted in the UK from 3 December 1978 to 27 April 1985 and spanned seven series. Development of the series began in 1975 when Messina saw that Glamis Castle would make a perfect location for an adaptation of Shakespeare's play As You Like It. On returning to London, he envisioned an entire series devoted exclusively to the dramatic works of Shakespeare. After encountering numerous problems trying to produce the series, Messina eventually pitched the idea to the BBC’s departmental heads and the series was greenlighted. The series as a whole received generally negative reviews from critics.

When was The BBC Television Shakespeare released?

The BBC Television Shakespeare was released on 3 December 1978.

How many episodes does The BBC Television Shakespeare have?

The BBC Television Shakespeare has 37 episodes across 1 seasons.

Who made The BBC Television Shakespeare?

The BBC Television Shakespeare was created by Cedric Messina.