BBC to film full Shakespeare canon on TV in giant project
London AP reports BBC plans a six play per year TV sweep of Shakespeare from Macbeth to Timon of Athens. Production starts in 18 months with a $1.6 million budget and potential partners. Casting may include Olivier or Gielgud. timing is 2001 for casting. Independent Television also plans a $1.8 million Shakespeare project starring Tim Curry.
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