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Bard on the Box: Hamlet

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on BBC Two England

Shakespeare's tragedy, starring Mel Gibson and Glenn Close
Franco Zeffirelli 's earlier production of The Taming of the Shrew with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton moved Shakespeare into the popular arena, and his casting for Hamlet reflects the same mix of box-office stars and theatre stalwarts. Mel Gibson, best known for his roles in the Mad Max and Lethal Weapon films, takes on the most coveted role in classical drama.

See also Will's World Tuesday at 9.50pm
See Barry Norman: page 56

Contributors

Director:
Franco Zeffirelli
Music:
Ennio Morricone
Hamlet:
Mel Gibson
Queen Gertrude:
Glenn Close
Claudius:
Alan Bates
Ghost:
Paul Scofield
Polonius:
Ian Holm
Ophelia:
Helena Bonham Carter
Horatio:
Stephen Dillane
Laertes:
Nathaniel Parker
Guildenstern:
Sean Murray
Rosencrantz:
Michael Maloney
Gravedigger:
Trevor Peacock
Osric:
John McEnery
Source: Radio Times

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