Where to watch Will Shakespeare (1978) in the UK
Will Shakespeare (1978) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Will Shakespeare, also known as Life of Shakespeare and William Shakespeare: His Life & Times, was a 1978 historical drama series created and written by John Mortimer. Broadcast in six parts, the series is a dramatisation of the life and times of the great poet William Shakespeare played by Tim Curry, and was co-produced by Lew Grade's ATV and RAI and distributed internationally by ITC. The two production companies had collaborated successfully before on Jesus of Nazareth the previous year.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Will Shakespeare.
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Tim CurryWilliam Shakespeare -
Paul FreemanDick Burbage -
John NormingtonAlex Cooke -
Ron CookJack Rice -
Ronald HerdmanSam Crosse
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Roger Lloyd PackJack Heminge
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