Six Centuries of Verse

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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Status

Ended

Original Name

Six Centuries of Verse

First Air Date

May 2, 1984

Last Air Date

December 9, 1984

Seasons

1

Episodes

16

Language

English, Latin

Production Companies

Thames Television

Networks

Channel 4

S01E16

Towards the Present 1934-1984

Anthony Hopkins reads two of Dylan Thomas' most widely known poems, and Stacy Keach reads Robert Lowell's 'For the Union Dead'; poetry by Philip Larkin and Ted Hughes close the series.

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