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The BBC Television Shakespeare

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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…

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

The BBC Television Shakespeare isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Ireland, United Kingdom. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Romeo & Juliet
Dec 3, 1978
E2
King Richard the Second
Dec 10, 1978
E3
As You Like It
Dec 17, 1978
E4
Julius Caesar
Feb 11, 1979
E5
Measure for Measure
Feb 18, 1979
E6
The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight
Feb 25, 1979
E7
The First Part of King Henry the Fourth with the Life and Death of Henry Surnamed Hotspur
Dec 9, 1979
E8
The Second Part of King Henry the Fourth containing his Death: and the Coronation of King Henry the Fift
Dec 16, 1979
E9
The Life of Henry the Fifth
Dec 23, 1979
E10
Twelfth Night
Jan 6, 1980
E11
The Tempest
Feb 27, 1980
E12
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
May 25, 1980
E13
The Taming of the Shrew
Oct 23, 1980
E14
The Merchant of Venice
Dec 17, 1980
E15
All's Well That Ends Well
Jan 4, 1981
E16
The Winter's Tale
Feb 8, 1981
E17
Timon of Athens
Apr 16, 1981
E18
Antony and Cleopatra
May 8, 1981
E19
Othello
Oct 4, 1981
E20
Troilus and Cressida
Nov 7, 1981
E21
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Dec 13, 1981
E22
King Lear
Sep 19, 1982
E23
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Dec 28, 1982
E24
The First Part of Henry the Sixth
Jan 2, 1983
E25
The Second Part of Henry the Sixth
Jan 9, 1983
E26
The Third Part of Henry the Sixth
Jan 16, 1983
E27
The Tragedy of Richard III
Jan 23, 1983
E28
Cymbeline
Jul 10, 1983
E29
Macbeth
Nov 5, 1983
E30
The Comedy of Errors
Dec 24, 1983
E31
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Dec 27, 1983
E32
The Tragedy of Coriolanus
Apr 21, 1984
E33
The Life & Death of King John
Nov 24, 1984
E34
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Dec 8, 1984
E35
Much Ado About Nothing
Dec 22, 1984
E36
Love's Labour's Lost
Jan 5, 1985
E37
Titus Andronicus
Apr 27, 1985

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The BBC Television Shakespeare — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The BBC Television Shakespeare?

The BBC Television Shakespeare isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in United Kingdom and Ireland. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The BBC Television Shakespeare on Netflix?

No, The BBC Television Shakespeare is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The BBC Television Shakespeare on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The BBC Television Shakespeare isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The BBC Television Shakespeare for free?

The BBC Television Shakespeare isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The BBC Television Shakespeare?

The BBC Television Shakespeare has 1 season in total (37 episodes). The series concluded in 1985.

Are all episodes of The BBC Television Shakespeare out yet?

Yes — all 37 episodes across 1 season of The BBC Television Shakespeare are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The BBC Television Shakespeare?

No — The BBC Television Shakespeare ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.