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All Is True

After London's Globe Theatre burns to the ground in 1613, William Shakespeare stops writing and returns to his home town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

After London's Globe Theatre burns to the ground in 1613, William Shakespeare stops writing and returns to his home town of Stratford-upon-Avon, much to the surprise of his family members, who he has neglected for two decades. Here, Shakespeare faces new challenges as he grapples with the story of his own life and sets out to resolve its final chapter.

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1 hour, 35 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 Jun 2025 23:30
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Angelis

    Morning Has Broken

  • Sigur Rós

    Starálfur

Credits

William Shakespeare Kenneth Branagh
Anne Hathaway Judi Dench
The Earl of Southampton Ian McKellen
Susannah Hall Lydia Wilson
Judith Shakespeare Kathryn Wilder
Ben Johnson Gerard Horan
John Hall Hadley Fraser
Actor playing Aaron Nonso Anozie
Director Kenneth Branagh
Writer Ben Elton

Broadcasts

  • Sat 31 Jul 2021 22:10
    BBC Two
  • Thu 14 Apr 2022 23:15
    BBC Two
  • Mon 30 Oct 2023 23:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 31 Oct 2023 00:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Thu 2 Nov 2023 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 21 May 2024 23:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Thu 24 Oct 2024 23:05
    BBC Two
  • Fri 6 Jun 2025 23:30
    BBC Two

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