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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
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Name Type Role
William Shakespeare Writer
Desmond Davis Director
Kate Nelligan Actor Isabella
Frank Middlemass Actor Pompey
Tim Pigott-Smith Actor Angelo
Alun Armstrong Actor Provost
Christopher Strauli Actor Claudio
Adrienne Corri Actor Mistress Overdone
John McEnery Actor Lucio
Kenneth Colley Actor Duke
Jacqueline Pearce Actor Mariana