Measure for Measure: Live from The Globe

Plot Summary

William Shakespeare's darkest comedy, Measure for Measure. Live from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, this television production of the play was broadcast on BBC4 on Sept 4, 2004. Directed for stage by John Dove and for television by Janet Fraser Cook. Presented by Andrew Marr and with comment from historian David Starkey, actress Juliet Stevenson and the production’s director John Dove. Starring Mark Rylance, Liam Brennan and Sophie Thompson.

Top Cast

Mark Rylance Vincentio, Duke of Vienna

Liam Brennan Angelo

Sophie Thompson Isabella

Peter Shorey Mistress Overdone