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The Merchant of Venice

Antonio's best friend, Bassiano, is in love with Portia, a wise and wealthy heiress, and needs three thousand ducats to press his suit. With Antonio's money tied up in ships at sea, he approaches Shylock, a Jewish usurer, who agrees to lend the money under the provision that Antonio shall forfeit a pound of his flesh if the debt is unpaid. When Antonio's ships are wrecked, Shylock calls for the contract to be filled.

English
  • Originally Aired February 17, 1980
  • Runtime 150 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
William Shakespeare Writer
Warren Mitchell Guest Star
John Rhys-Davies Guest Star
John Franklyn-Robbins Guest Star
Jack Gold Director