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William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare

19731h MovieComedyFamily

Special introducing William Shakespeare to young people through sketches, readings and music.

DirectorIan McNaughton
ProducersHildy Parks·Alexander H. Cohen

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Cast · Directed by Ian McNaughton

JGJohn Gielgud
John Gielgud
Various
RRRalph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Various
LRLynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Various
SWSimon Ward
Simon Ward
Various
PJPaul Jones
Paul Jones
Various
NCNicholas Clay
Nicholas Clay

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