Shakespeare:The Winters Tale

On this new release from the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's classic tale is reimagined especially for the screen. King Leontes rips his family apart but grief opens his heart. Will he find the child he abandoned before it is too late? This production of Shakespeare's play is staged for the screen by the RSC. Directed by Erica Whyman, the play is set across a 16-year span, from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to the moon landings. The first ever televised Royal Shakespeare Company world premiere is solid. The Independent Autolycus can be a touchstone for personal taste and Anne Odeke was delicious here across the whole gamut, from singing voice through to cream-cake comedy. The Arts Desk