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The Tempest

Prospero, the true Duke of Milan, is now living on an enchanted island with his daughter Miranda, the savage Caliban and Ariel, a spirit of the air. Raising a storm to bring his brother - the usurper of his dukedom - along with his royal entourage, to the island, Prospero contrives his revenge.

English
  • Originally Aired February 27, 1980
  • Runtime 124 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
William Shakespeare Writer
John Gorrie Director