Measure for Measure

Summary

Modern dress version of Shakespeare's "problem comedy" emphasizing the darker elements of the play and eliminating most of the humor, as Claudio is dragged to the police station on charges of fornication, and given a rectal exam in front of a window.

Guest stars

• Tom Wilkinson as Duke Vincentio
• Corin Redgrave as Angelo
• David Bradley as Barnadine
• Sue Johnston as Mistress Overdone
• Ben Miles as Claudio
• Juliet Aubrey as Isabella
• Henry Goodman as Pompey
• Ian Bannen as Provost
• Rob Edwards as Lucio
• David Waller as Escalus