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The Winter's Tale

King Leontes of Bohemia suspects his wife, Queen Hermione, of deceiving him with his good friend Polixenes. Leontes drives Polixenes out of his kingdom, but this leads to unforeseen consequences: the arrival of a dangerous bear, an infant abandoned in the snow, love, death, and a statue which comes to life.

English
  • Originally Aired February 8, 1981
  • Runtime 173 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
William Shakespeare Writer
Jane Howell Director