Ben Elton's Shakepearean sitcom returns to see talented but low-born baldy-boots Will Shakespeare (David Mitchell) continue his quest to make his name as a playwright in Tudor London, a city where unfortunately being posh and well-connected turns out to be more important than being a genius. Meanwhile Will also has a bit of a problem with his work life balance and it's one hell of a commute back and forth to Stratford-upon-Avon to spend time with his loving but loud family. This series reveals some of the surprising stories behind Will's plays, including a brush with an African general with a bit of a jealous streak; a shrewish teenage daughter who may or may not need some tamingĀ; the early draft of Twelfth Night, working title Eighth Night; the little known story of how Shakespeare invented musical theatre with the help of a madrigal-writing rocker (Noel Fielding); the original inspiration for Falstaff; a very merry Shakespearean Christmas featuring Emma Thompson in a regal guest role; and of course a great deal of wit, ale, pies and women dressing as men
The Son of Satan attempts to bring his father to Earth with the aid of some mystic stones.
This production is directed by Trevor Nunn and is based on his highly successful Glyndebourne staging in 1986/87 which was revived at Covent Garden in the autumn of 1992 with most of the original cast including Willard White and Cynthia Haymon. Immediately after that performance the production was moved to the giant stage at Shepperton Studios with much expanded sets and lighting. It was then recorded using the original award-winning EMI soundtrack. The romance and beauty of this tender story its dramatic development and the sheer vitality of the characters come alive in this exciting visual production.
Tracklist: 1.Come Talk To Me 2.Steam 3.Across The River 4.Slow Marimbas 5.Shaking The Tree 6.Blood Of Eden 7.San Jacinto 8.Kiss That Frog 9.Washing In The Water 10.Solsbury Hill 11.Digging In The Dirt 12.Sledgehammer 13.Secret World 14.Don't Give Up 15.In Your Eyes
1. Someone to Watch over Me 2. When I Fall in Love 3. A Thousand Kisses Deep 4. What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life (feat. Sting) 5. Good Morning Heartache (feat. Jill Scott) 6. My One & Only Love (feat. Paula Cole & Burt Bacharach) 7. Pennies from Heaven (feat. Renee Olstead) 8. Are You Lonesome Tonight (feat. Paul Buchanan) 9. Lover Man (feat. Gladys Knight) 10. My Funny Valentine (feat. Sting) 11. Why Not 12. One for My Baby 13. Bows (Credits)
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