Play of the MonthThe Merchant of VeniceBBC One Duration: 2 hours, 11 minutesFirst broadcast: Sun 16th Apr 1972, 20:15 on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: Sun 15th Oct 2023, 21:45 on BBC FourAvailable for yearsWatch nowBy William Shakespeare. A Play of the Month presentation starring Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay with Charles Gray and Christopher Gable.ContributorsPortia:Maggie SmithShylock:Frank FinlayAntonio:Charles GrayBassanio:Christopher GableWriter:William ShakespeareProducer:Gerald SavoryDirector:Cedric MessinaGenresDramaBrandPlay of the Month Source: BBC Online
