John Bird

BBC presents one of William Shakespeare’s lesser known works starring Jonathan Pryce and Sebastian Shaw. Timon’s incredible generosity is known throughout Athens. When his so-called friends take advantage of this, he soon alienates those who are truly loyal to him ending up alone and friendless.

Mistaken as his kingdom’s savior against a mythical beast, a young, adventure-shy peasant reluctantly heeds the call as the countryside’s only hope.