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1991 · 7 seasons · 33 eps · ★ 6.3 · Drama
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An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.
Directed by David Thacker · Written by David Thacker
Network: BBC Four
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Ian Holm King Lear -
Elizabeth McGovern Margaret Hyman -
Jane Horrocks Marta -
Ronald Pickup Siegfried Shrager - D David Lyon Thomas Mowbray
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John Rogan Bernard -
Paola Dionisotti Duchess of Gloucester -
Hugh Grant Richard Neville -
Susan Brown Maria -
Adie Allen Diaphanta -
Bill Nighy Hugh Marriner -
Leslie Phillips Vermandero
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