King Richard II sows the seeds of his own downfall when he exiles Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray. The invasion followed forces the vain King to abdicate the throne, and rebellion ensues.

The Duke of Vienna charges his deputy Angelo with maintaining order in his absence. Angelo decides to enforce the city's strict moral code, which has possibly fatal consequences for Claudio - unless his sister Isabella can persuade Angelo to reprieve him.

In this classic Shakespeare play, Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the Prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.

The assassination of the would-be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and the company has tragic consequences for Brutus and the republic.

Journalist Michael Otway and his wife receive a mysterious photograph in the mail that turns their lives upside down.

The power vacuum left by Henry V's death cannot be filled by Henry VI. The boy-king is beset by wars in France and internal unrest as the feud escalates into the War of the Roses.

Jealous at the promotion of the Moorish general Othello, Iago plots to secure his downfall by provoking him into believing his wife Desdemona is being unfaithful.

Comical misunderstandings arise when two sets of twins, unaware of their other halves' existence, inadvertently end up in the same town.

[This program reflects the broadcast standards, language and attitudes of its time. Some viewers may find this content offensive.] Tensions boil over during Beverly Moss’ neighborly soirée. Meanwhile, a guest’s teen daughter is throwing her own party.

William Shakespeare's classic play completes the story of Prince Hal's transformation from irresponsible rebel to the majestic monarch as he triumphs at the Battle of Agincourt.