Shakespeare in Film

The Taming of the Shrew – Shakespeare Retold

BBC, in association with Horsebridge Productions, produced Shakespeare Retold, a series of four interpretations of Shakespeare plays for television in 2005. Our favourite is The Taming of he Shrew, starring Shirley Henderson and Rufus Sewell.

Plot

Katherine Minola is a politician in 21st century England. Despite her furious temper she has worked her way up and is on the verge of becoming leader of the opposition. She is managed by loyal assistant Tim Agnew (David Mitchell).

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