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Timon of Athens

Ancient Athenian Timon is well-known for his generosity - his many friends come to all his parties and like to get presents from him. But then Timon suffers losses and finds himself in debt, and his friends melt away. He loses faith in humanity and becomes a hermit.

English
  • Originally Aired April 16, 1981
  • Runtime 150 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created August 17, 2015 by
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Name Type Role
William Shakespeare Writer
Jonathan Miller Director