Bibliograph

King John, by William Shakespeare ; a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; produced by Shaun Sutton ; directed by David Giles

Type

Label

King John, by William Shakespeare ; a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; produced by Shaun Sutton ; directed by David Giles

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

King John

Oclc number

46708093

resource.otherEventInformation

Taped Feb. 1-7, 1984 at the BBC Television studios in London

Responsibility statement

by William Shakespeare ; a BBC Television production in association with Time-Life Television ; produced by Shaun Sutton ; directed by David Giles

Runtime

120

Series statement

The complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare. History

Summary

Shakespeare's play about the weak and despicable King John, who tries to fend off the royal claims of Arthur, Duke of Brittany, who is supported by the King of France. In spite of the support of Faulconbridge, John alienates the English nobility and runs afoul of the Pope. In the end he is poisoned and his son Henry III becomes King

Technique

live action

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Life and death of King JohnLife & death of King John

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