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    Six Centuries of Verse

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    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.

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    Ended

    Original Name

    Six Centuries of Verse

    First Air Date

    May 2, 1984

    Last Air Date

    December 9, 1984

    Seasons

    1

    Episodes

    16

    Language

    English, Latin

    Production Companies

    Thames Television

    Networks

    Channel 4

    S01E16

    Towards the Present 1934-1984

    Anthony Hopkins reads two of Dylan Thomas' most widely known poems, and Stacy Keach reads Robert Lowell's 'For the Union Dead'; poetry by Philip Larkin and Ted Hughes close the series.

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