Number: 2144

Storyline:
Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, is presented as the real author of Shakespeare's works. Edward's life is followed through flashbacks from a young child, through to the end of his life. He is portrayed as a child prodigy who writes and performs A Midsummer Night's Dream for a young Elizabeth I. A series of events sees his plays being performed by a frontman, Shakespeare.

Cast:

Rhys Ifans Earl of Oxford

Vanessa Redgrave Queen Elizabeth I

Sebastian Armesto Ben Jonson

Rafe Spall William Shakespeare

David Thewlis William Cecil

Medium: DVD5,

Location: Drawer 18 Slot 107

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1