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S1·E23 The Merry Wives of Windsor

Core Aired December 28, 1982 167 min
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Synopsis

When Sir John Falstaff decides that he wants to have a little fun he writes two letters to a pair of Window wives: Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. When they put their heads together and compare missives, they plan a practical joke or two to teach the knight a lesson. But Mistress Ford's husband is a very jealous man and is pumping Falstaff for information of the affair. Meanwhile the Pages' daughter Anne is besieged by suitors.

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When did Season 1 Episode 23 of The BBC Television Shakespeare air?

Season 1, Episode 23 ('The Merry Wives of Windsor') originally aired on December 28, 1982.

How long is Season 1 Episode 23 ('The Merry Wives of Windsor')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 167 minutes.

What happens in The BBC Television Shakespeare Season 1 Episode 23?

When Sir John Falstaff decides that he wants to have a little fun he writes two letters to a pair of Window wives: Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. When they put their heads together and compare missives, they plan a practical joke or two to teach the knight a lesson. But Mistress Ford's husband is ...

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