World Theatre  - TV series (1959)

1. Julius Caesar

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05/05/1959

The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.

The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.

2. Danton's Death

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19/05/1959

The story of Georges Danton, a leader of the French Revolution, who created the office of the Revolutionary Tribunal as a strong arm for the Revolutionary Government. Within months he knew this power was a terrible mistake and fought to have it ended with tragic consequences.

The story of Georges Danton, a leader of the French Revolution, who created the office of the Revolutionary Tribunal as a strong arm for the Revolutionary Government. Within months he knew this power was a terrible mistake and fought to have it ended with tragic consequences.

4. Volpone

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16/06/1959

Volpone pretends to be dying as a way of tricking various enemies.

Volpone pretends to be dying as a way of tricking various enemies.

5. Mother Courage and her Children

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30/06/1959

During the Thirty Years' War, Mother Courage suffers many tribulations and tragedies.

During the Thirty Years' War, Mother Courage suffers many tribulations and tragedies.

6. Henry IV

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14/07/1959

A madman insists he is the Italian king of centuries previously, Enrico IV. But is he really mad?

A madman insists he is the Italian king of centuries previously, Enrico IV. But is he really mad?

8. Brand

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11/08/1959

Brand, a priest, believes that Man's worst enemy is...himself. This is certainly true of him.

Brand, a priest, believes that Man's worst enemy is...himself. This is certainly true of him.