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Measure for Measure

When the Duke of Vienna takes a mysterious leave of absence and leaves the strict Angelo in charge, things couldn't be worse for Claudio, who is sentenced to death for fornication. His sister, Isabella (a nun-in-training), however, is a very persuasive pleader. She approaches Angelo, but instead of offering clemency, Angelo offers to save Claudio's life if Isabella sleeps with him. The only sympathetic friend Isabella has is a priest who, in reality, is the Duke in disguise - and he has a plan.

English
  • Originally Aired February 18, 1979
  • Runtime 145 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created August 17, 2015 by
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Name Type Role
William Shakespeare Writer
Desmond Davis Director
Christopher Strauli Actor Claudio
Adrienne Corri Actor Mistress Overdone
John McEnery Actor Lucio
Kenneth Colley Actor Duke
Jacqueline Pearce Actor Mariana
Kate Nelligan Actor Isabella
Frank Middlemass Actor Pompey
Tim Pigott-Smith Actor Angelo
Alun Armstrong Actor Provost