BBC - Derek Jacobi Remembers... Much Ado about Nothing (2024)

Chapter 1 (14m)

Sir Derek Jacobi looks back on the filmed version of Franco Zeffirelli's famous 1960s production of Much Ado About Nothing. He recalls how working under Zeffirelli and such an impressive cast made for one of his personal career highlights, helped in no small part by the presence of Dame Maggie onstage and the friendship they enjoyed behind the curtain.

Chapter 2 (2h 9m)

A 1967 National Theatre production of William Shakespeare's comedy play - Much Ado About Nothing. Young lovers Hero and Claudio, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles Benedick and Beatrice to wed as well. Starring Caroline John and Michael Byrne.

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