S1·E22 King Lear
Synopsis
When England's ageing King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm. Can a man undo his wrongs? Will Cordelia be saved? Or will the wheels of fate crush all in its way?
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When did Season 1 Episode 22 of The BBC Television Shakespeare air?
Season 1, Episode 22 ('King Lear') originally aired on September 19, 1982.
How long is Season 1 Episode 22 ('King Lear')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 185 minutes.
What happens in The BBC Television Shakespeare Season 1 Episode 22?
When England's ageing King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Glouc...
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