Storyline:
The theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare's plays. Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I and the Essex rebellion against her.

Cast:

Rhys Ifans Earl of Oxford

Vanessa Redgrave Queen Elizabeth I

Sebastian Armesto Ben Jonson

Rafe Spall William Shakespeare

David Thewlis William Cecil

Edward Hogg Robert Cecil

Xavier Samuel Earl of Southampton

Sam Reid Earl of Essex (as Sebastian Reid)

Jamie Campbell Bower Young Earl of Oxford

Joely Richardson Young Queen Elizabeth I

Trystan Gravelle Christopher Marlowe

Robert Emms Thomas Dekker

Tony Way Thomas Nashe

Julian Bleach Captain Richard Pole

Derek Jacobi Prologue

Medium: DVD5,

Location: Drawer 18 Slot 107

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.35:1