Is Playing Shakespeare coming back?
Playing Shakespeare (1984–1984) on London Weekend Television
The answer: Concluded September 23, 1984.
1season
9episodes
About Playing Shakespeare
Playing Shakespeare ended on September 23, 1984. The show originally aired on London Weekend Television and is no longer in production.
It was a documentary series that aired in 1984, focusing on how to perform Shakespeare's works. John Barton, the presenter, held a master class using members of the Royal Shakespeare Company performing scenes, sonnets, and providing commentary to illustrate different aspects of Shakespearean acting.
The series featured John Barton as the presenter. It had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode and consisted of one season with nine episodes. The show did not have a rated score available on TVMaze.
Playing Shakespeare episode schedule
9 aired
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 1984 | S1·E9 | Poetry and Hidden Poetry |
| September 16, 1984 | S1·E8 | Exploring a Character |
| September 9, 1984 | S1·E7 | Rehearsing the Text |
| September 2, 1984 | S1·E6 | Passion and Coolness |
| August 26, 1984 | S1·E5 | Irony and Ambiguity |
| August 19, 1984 | S1·E4 | Speeches and Soliloquies |
| August 12, 1984 | S1·E3 | Language and Character |
| August 5, 1984 | S1·E2 | Using the Verse |
| July 29, 1984 | S1·E1 | The Two Traditions |
