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Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992)

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An animated adaptation of twelve of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The series was produced by S4C for the BBC, but animated by some of the foremost artists of Soyuzmultfilm, the former Soviet Union's main animation studio. Each 26-minute play is directed by a different animator, in a wide variety of styles: cel animation for Macbeth, stop-motion puppets in Twelfth Night, and paint on glass for Hamlet.

First Air Date
November 9, 1992
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Rating
6.4/10 (16 votes)
Network: BBC Two
Production: Soyuzmultfilm, S4C, Christmas Films
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Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

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25 min

An animated adaptation of twelve of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The series was produced by S4C for the BBC, but animated by some of the foremost artists of Soyuzmultfilm, the former Soviet Union's main animation studio. Each 26-minute play is directed by a different animator, in a wide variety of styles: cel animation for Macbeth, stop-motion puppets in Twelfth Night, and paint on glass for Hamlet.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired11/9/1992
Last Aired12/14/1994
Seasons2
Episodes12
LanguageEnglish
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2

Seasons

12

Episodes

25m

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1992

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1994

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1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shakespeare: The Animated Tales about?

An animated adaptation of twelve of Shakespeare's best-known plays. The series was produced by S4C for the BBC, but animated by some of the foremost artists of Soyuzmultfilm, the former Soviet Union's…

How many seasons does Shakespeare: The Animated Tales have?

2

How many episodes does Shakespeare: The Animated Tales have?

12

Is Shakespeare: The Animated Tales still running?

No, it ended in 1994.

When did Shakespeare: The Animated Tales first air?

November 9, 1992

Who created Shakespeare: The Animated Tales?

Christopher Grace

What genre is Shakespeare: The Animated Tales?

Animation