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King Lear

7.8/10 · 33 votesMar 23, 1975

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 10•−0.4 vs season avg

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An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Directed byJonathan Miller

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Cedric Messina

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Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller

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Episode Summary

"King Lear" is episode 7 of BBC Play of the Month season 10. It scored 7.8/10 from 33 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Jonathan Miller, it aired on March 23, 1975.