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Six Centuries of Verse (1984)

1984-05-02 · 6h 40m · EN
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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.

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Richard MervynDirectorAnthony ThwaiteWriter

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John GielgudJohn GielgudSelf - PresenterNicholas GecksNicholas GecksSelf - ReaderJulian GloverJulian GloverSelf - ReaderPeggy AshcroftPeggy AshcroftSelf - ReaderCyril CusackCyril CusackSelf - ReaderLee RemickLee RemickSelf - ReaderIan RichardsonIan RichardsonSelf - ReaderGary WatsonGary WatsonSelf - ReaderBrian CoburnBrian CoburnSelf - ReaderGerrard McArthurGerrard McArthurSelf - ReaderRalph RichardsonRalph RichardsonSelf - ReaderStacy KeachStacy KeachSelf - Reader

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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.

How long is Six Centuries of Verse?

Six Centuries of Verse has a runtime of 400 minutes.