Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Director

• John Madden

Starring

• Gwyneth Paltrow
• Joseph Fiennes
• Colin Firth
• Geoffrey Rush
• Judi Dench

Last On

22:35-00:30 Thu 16th Sep 2021 125m
BBC4

Synopsis

Young Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman (Gwyneth Paltrow) auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy. This bittersweet romance won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress.