Six Centuries of Verse

Season 11984

Sir John Gielgud is joined by an outstanding repertory of actors in this pioneering, imaginative series demonstrating the immense variety and emotional impact of English-language poetry, from the fourteenth century to the contemporary era.

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Sir John Gielgud is joined by an outstanding repertory of actors in this pioneering, imaginative series demonstrating the immense variety and emotional impact of English-language poetry, from the fourteenth century to the contemporary era.

First Aired
May 2, 1984
Last Aired
December 9, 1984
Runtime
6h 40min
Seasons
1
Episodes
16
Genre
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
Channel 4
Production
Thames Television
Cast