Air date: 1981-10-04

Runtime: 203 min

Tragedy by William Shakespeare. The promotion of Moorish general Othello sparks bitter jealousy in his supposed friend, Iago. He subsequently plots to secure the downfall of Othello by provoking him into believing his wife Desdemona is being unfaithful.

Air date: 1981-11-07

Runtime: 190 min

A love story set against the backdrop of the seemingly endless Trojan wars. Anton Lesser and Suzanne Burden take the title roles of William Shakespeare's war satire.

Air date: 1981-12-13

Runtime: 111 min

Part one of Shakespeare's classic play starring Helen Mirren and Robert Lindsay.