in 1961 and this series be show on local tv here in southern california . i and many others have be petering bbc for tape or dvd ever since . now all of a sudden and here it be on amazon . i pre order in january and now here on march 30 it arrive . it be a long wait ( 48 year ) . be it worth it . so far i have just watch richard ii ( i have only have the dvd since 2 oclock ) and i can truly say yea . totally worth the wait . the acting and direction and and production be superb and even good than i remember . the production be in b and w but somehow it fit . the video be clear and very good and the sound be flawless . further proof of how timeless shakespeare truly be . i give this 10 star even though i have only see 1 of the 8 play . i be sure that when i have see them all i will change my rating to at least a 12. it currently in stock at amazon ( u region 1 ) at a reasonable price . i would better stop now so i can get back to watch . next up be henry the iv and part 1 of which be my all time favorite shakespeare play .