The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet

Duration: 2'47'04''

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Synopsis

A 1978 BBC production of the classic Shakespeare tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers in 14th-century Verona. This was the first broadcast of the 37-play BBC Television Shakespeare project.

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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet

2'47'04''

A 1978 BBC production of the classic Shakespeare tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers in 14th-century Verona. This was th...

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Prologue

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Prologue

1'08''

Introduces two households in Verona whose ancient feud drives their children, Romeo and Juliet, to a doomed love...

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 1

10'17''

This captures the servants' quarrel escalating into a public fight, the Prince's warning, and the introduct...

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 2

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 2

4'38''

Paris speaks to Capulet about marrying Juliet.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 3

5'44''

Lady Capulet and Nurse discuss Paris with Juliet.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 4

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 4

4'59''

Romeo is reluctant to go to the Capulet feast; Mercutio teases him.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 1 Scene 5

12'45''

Romeo meets Juliet; they fall in love at first sight.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 1

4'35''

Romeo hides near Capulet's orchard.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 2

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 2

10'35''

Romeo and Juliet confess love and plan marriage.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 3

4'43''

Romeo asks Friar Lawrence to marry them.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 4

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 4

7'21''

Mercutio teases Nurse; Romeo arranges wedding plans.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 5

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 5

4'39''

Nurse delays telling Juliet of Romeo's plans.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 6

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 2 Scene 6

1'21''

Romeo and Juliet marry in secret.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 1

16'10''

Tybalt kills Mercutio; Romeo kills Tybalt.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 2

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 2

8'18''

Juliet learns Romeo killed Tybalt; conflicted emotions.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 3

7'55''

Romeo hides with Friar Lawrence; fears banishment.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 4

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 4

2'17''

Capulet arranges Juliet's marriage to Paris.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 5

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 3 Scene 5

13'08''

Romeo leaves; Juliet argues with her parents.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 1

6'10''

Juliet threatens suicide; Friar gives her sleeping potion.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 2

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 2

1'48''

Capulet prepares for Juliet's wedding.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 3

4'17''

Juliet drinks potion alone.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 4

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 4

1'15''

Nurse and Capulets prepare for the wedding.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 5

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 4 Scene 5

7'47''

Juliet is discovered; wedding becomes funeral.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 1

3'51''

Romeo buys poison and heads to her tomb.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 2

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 2

1'29''

Friar John is unable to deliver message to Romeo.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 3

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Scene 3

18'44''

Romeo kills Paris, takes poison; Juliet wakes and kills herself.
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