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Six Centuries of Verse

Six Centuries of Verse

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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StatusEnded
Original NameSix Centuries of Verse
First Air DateMay 2, 1984
Last Air DateDecember 9, 1984
Seasons1
Episodes16
Episode Runtime6h 40min
LanguageEnglish, Latin
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesThames Television
NetworksChannel 4
S01E16

Towards the Present 1934-1984

Anthony Hopkins reads two of Dylan Thomas' most widely known poems, and Stacy Keach reads Robert Lowell's 'For the Union Dead'; poetry by Philip Larkin and Ted Hughes close the series.

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