Plot: The vigour and audacity of John Donne's love poetry is contrasted with his equally powerful devotional works. The programme then explores the work of Donne's disciple George Herbert, and Andrew Marvell
Cast
John GielgudSelf - PresenterJohn Gielgud was 80 in Six Centuries Of Verse - Season 1 - Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670 (Episode 6).
Birthday: Thu, Apr 14 1904
Sun, May 21 2000
Sun, May 21 2000
Julian GloverSelf - ReaderJulian Glover was 49 in Six Centuries Of Verse - Season 1 - Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670 (Episode 6).
Birthday: Wed, Mar 27 1935
Peggy AshcroftSelf - ReaderPeggy Ashcroft was 76 in Six Centuries Of Verse - Season 1 - Metaphysical and Devotional 1590-1670 (Episode 6).
Birthday: Sun, Dec 22 1907
Fri, Jun 14 1991
Fri, Jun 14 1991