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Six Centuries of Verse
Six Centuries of Verse
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Six Centuries of Verse
1984 ★ 8.0 1 Season 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.
🎬 Created by: Anthony Thwaite
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Ep 1 1984-05-02
Chaucer - Ted Hughes
This introductory programme establishes the continuity and variety of poetry over six centuries, touching on …
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Ep 2 1984-05-09
Old English
A look at the poetry composed between the mid-seventh century and the Norman Conquest, including …
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Ep 3 1984-05-16
Chaucer 1340-1400
Chaucer was the first great named poet in English. This programme focuses on The Canterbury …
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Ep 4 1984-05-23
Medieval - Elizabethan 1400-1600
This programme explores the late Medieval period leading into the Renaissance, discussing poems dealing with …
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Ep 5 1984-05-30
Shakespeare 1564-1616
A chronological look at Shakespeare's dramatic genius, using extracts from eight plays: Romeo and Juliet, …
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Ep 6 1984-06-06
Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670
The vigour and audacity of John Donne's love poetry is contrasted with his equally powerful …
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Ep 7 1984-06-13
Milton 1608-1674
Milton's dedication, his humanity and his blindness are all given illustration in Ian Richardson's reading …
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Ep 8 1984-06-20
Restoration and Augustan 1660-1745
An overview of the great age of satire: among the works featured are Rochester's 'A …
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Ep 9 1984-10-21
Romantic Pioneers 1750-1805
This programme features excerpts from Jonathan Smart's 'Jubilate Agno', written in Bedlam, five poems by …
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Ep 10 1984-10-28
Wordsworth 1770-1850
'Upon Westminster Bridge', 'Daffodils', 'A Slumber Did My Spirit Steal', and an extract from Book …
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Ep 11 1984-11-04
Younger Romantics
Among the poems featured are Shelly's 'Ozymandias', 'The Mask of Anarchy' and 'Adonais'; Keats' 'La …
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Ep 12 1984-11-11
Victorians 1837-1901
The Victorian period of richly represented with extracts of poems by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Emily …
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Ep 13 1984-11-18
American Pioneers 1855-1910
Lee Remick reads Julia Ward Howe's 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' along with poems …
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Ep 14 1984-11-25
Romantics and Realists
This programme covers verse of the late Victorian period and the early twentieth century, with …
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Ep 15 1984-12-02
Early Twentieth Century 1914-1939
Wilfred Owen's 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' and Edward Thomas' 'Old Man' are among the featured …
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Ep 16 1984-12-09
Towards the Present 1934-1984
Anthony Hopkins reads two of Dylan Thomas' most widely known poems, and Stacy Keach reads …
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First Air Date
1984-05-02
Last Air Date
1984-12-09
Status
Ended
Language
EN
Seasons
1
Total Episodes
16
Episode Runtime
400 min
Rating
8.0 / 10
Votes
2
Network
Channel 4
Studio
Thames Television
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