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Reworking of Shakespeare's King Lear set in 16th-century Japan. An ageing warlord announces his intention to retire and split his kingdom up among his three sons.

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Reworking of Shakespeare's King Lear set in 16th-century Japan. An ageing warlord announces his intention to retire and split his kingdom up among his three sons.
⏱ 2h 34m
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Sat 14 Nov · 21:00
UK
Sat 14 Nov · 21:00
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Ran
Reworking of Shakespeare's King Lear set in 16th-century Japan. An ageing warlord announces his intention to retire and split his kingdom up among his three sons.
⏱ 2h 34m
Time
Your Time
Sat 14 Nov · 21:00
UK
Sat 14 Nov · 21:00

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Ran

Reworking of Shakespeare's King Lear set in 16th-century Japan. An ageing warlord announces his intention to retire and split his kingdom up among his three sons.
Duration: 2h 34m First broadcast: 1985
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 30 Sep 2027)

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