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The Best Episodes of The BBC Television Shakespeare Season 4

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Every episode of The BBC Television Shakespeare Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The BBC Television Shakespeare Season 4!

The Best Episodes of The BBC Television Shakespeare Season 4

The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and produced by BBC...

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  1. Background image for Othello
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Othello

    S4:E1

    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.

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    Director:Jonathan Miller
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Troilus and Cressida
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Troilus and Cressida

    S4:E2

    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.

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    Director:Jonathan Miller
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for A Midsummer Night's Dream
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - A Midsummer Night's Dream

    S4:E3

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

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    Director:Elijah Moshinsky
    Writer:Unknown

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Othello" is the best rated episode of "The BBC Television Shakespeare" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Jonathan Miller and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/1981. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Troilus and Cressida".