The daughter of a banished duke goes in disguise to the forest of Arden and finds romantic misadventure. With Helen Mirren, Angharad Rees, Brian Stirner.

The king (David Gwillim) heeds advice and presses a claim to the crown of France, against overwhelming odds. With Alec McCowen, Jocelyne Boisseau.

For the benefit of a drunkard, treated like a lord, actors present a play about a tempestuous woman who meets her match. With John Cleese, Sarah Badel, John Franklyn-Robbins.

Early Jacobean costumes accent the tale of the strong-willed king and his unpredictable daughters. With Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, Frank Middlemass.

Friends conspire to betroth witty opponents Beatrice (Cherie Lunghi) and Benedict (Robert Lindsay) while the villainous Don John convinces Claudio that his virtuous bride is unfaithful. With Jon Finch.