Six Centuries of Verse

tv show

poster for Six Centuries of Verse

16 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired May 02, 1984

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Overview

Sir John Gielgud is joined by an outstanding repertory of actors in this pioneering, imaginative series demonstrating the immense variety and emotional impact of English-language poetry, from the fourteenth century to the contemporary era.

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Wordsworth 1770-1850

Season 1 - Episode 10 - 7h 40m

Air Date

October 28, 1984

Overview

'Upon Westminster Bridge', 'Daffodils', 'A Slumber Did My Spirit Steal', and an extract from Book I of 'The Prelude' are among the poems read by Julian Glover; all were filmed in Wordsworth's native Lake District.