Overview
Sir John Gielgud is joined by an outstanding repertory of actors in this pioneering, imaginative series demonstrating the immense variety and emotional impact of English-language poetry, from the fourteenth century to the contemporary era.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Details
First Aired
1984-05-02
Status
Ended
Network
Channel 4
Type
Scripted
Language
EN
Episodes
16
Cast
John Gielgud
Self - Presenter
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