Swift, Clive
Overview
| Works: | 166 works in 399 publications in 2 languages and 10,471 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Television adaptations Television comedies Television plays History Made-for-TV movies Fantasy films Action and adventure films Detective and mystery films |
| Roles: | Actor, Author, Performer, Narrator, Singer, Costume designer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 822.33 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Clive Swift
Excalibur by
John Boorman(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and held by 1,408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic saga of King Arthur and those around him in the Court-- the knights, his Queen, and the wizard Merlin. Focuses on the rise of Christian civilization out of the Dark Ages
4 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and held by 1,408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The classic saga of King Arthur and those around him in the Court-- the knights, his Queen, and the wizard Merlin. Focuses on the rise of Christian civilization out of the Dark Ages
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The noble Veronese houses of Montague and Capulet are locked in a bitter feud. When Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love they are swept up in a series of violent events and cruel twists of fortune"--Container
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The noble Veronese houses of Montague and Capulet are locked in a bitter feud. When Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love they are swept up in a series of violent events and cruel twists of fortune"--Container
William Shakespeare's All's well that ends well by
William Shakespeare(
Recording
)
9 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and held by 657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The young and virtuous physician's daughter Helena desperately loves Count Bertram, but he regards her as beneath his notice"--Container
9 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and held by 657 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The young and virtuous physician's daughter Helena desperately loves Count Bertram, but he regards her as beneath his notice"--Container
Othello by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Towering screen and stage legend Ian McKellan (The Lord of the Rings, X-Men) stars in this ferocious, deeply human and timeless production of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy from legendary director Trevor Nunn (Les Miserables) and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery. Featuring a gracious and dignified performance from celebrated operatic bass Willard White and a superb Imogen Stubbs as the tragic couple, this award-winning presentation is one of the controversial tale's most acclaimed and powerful interpretations to date. - Container
3 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 562 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Towering screen and stage legend Ian McKellan (The Lord of the Rings, X-Men) stars in this ferocious, deeply human and timeless production of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy from legendary director Trevor Nunn (Les Miserables) and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Noble Moroccan Othello finds his life with beautiful, fiercely loyal Desdemona thrown tragically out of balance when secretly jealous, scheming confidante Iago begins an insidious campaign of lies and treachery. Featuring a gracious and dignified performance from celebrated operatic bass Willard White and a superb Imogen Stubbs as the tragic couple, this award-winning presentation is one of the controversial tale's most acclaimed and powerful interpretations to date. - Container
Romeo & Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 560 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the gentle streets of fair Verona, a clash of servants between the warring Montagues and Capulets sets the wheels of fate in motion. At a masked ball, the lovelorn Romeo spies the beautiful Juliet and the two soon fall madly in love, only to feel despair once their true identities are revealed. Matters worsen when Romeo slays Tybalt, a nephew of the Capulets, and is banished from the city. Only the intervention of a loyal friar and nurse can right the course of true love. But a rush to judgment spells the end of the young lovers' earthly union
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 560 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the gentle streets of fair Verona, a clash of servants between the warring Montagues and Capulets sets the wheels of fate in motion. At a masked ball, the lovelorn Romeo spies the beautiful Juliet and the two soon fall madly in love, only to feel despair once their true identities are revealed. Matters worsen when Romeo slays Tybalt, a nephew of the Capulets, and is banished from the city. Only the intervention of a loyal friar and nurse can right the course of true love. But a rush to judgment spells the end of the young lovers' earthly union
The Pickwick papers by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1997 and 2011 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This acclaimed adaptation brings to life the legendary characters, devastating drama, and coarse humor of one of the world's greatest novelists
9 editions published between 1997 and 2011 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This acclaimed adaptation brings to life the legendary characters, devastating drama, and coarse humor of one of the world's greatest novelists
Aristocrats(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paints an intimate portrait of the 18th-century upper-class life in England and Ireland through the eyes of four beautiful high-born sisters. Well-educated, strong-minded, and distinctly individual, they take charge of their own lives, tempting scandal with their unconventional ideas about love, marriage, education, and fidelity
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Paints an intimate portrait of the 18th-century upper-class life in England and Ireland through the eyes of four beautiful high-born sisters. Well-educated, strong-minded, and distinctly individual, they take charge of their own lives, tempting scandal with their unconventional ideas about love, marriage, education, and fidelity
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet, ' of course!) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. She performs selfless acts of charity for the lower classes (her sisters), doles out invaluable advice to her husband Richard, acts the part of adoring eldest daughter to her incapacitated Daddy, and still finds time to keep the neighbors on edge with her morning coffees and candlelight dinner parties
9 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet, ' of course!) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. She performs selfless acts of charity for the lower classes (her sisters), doles out invaluable advice to her husband Richard, acts the part of adoring eldest daughter to her incapacitated Daddy, and still finds time to keep the neighbors on edge with her morning coffees and candlelight dinner parties
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced ̥Bouquet, ́ of course!?) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. In Cocktails, Hyacinth is concerned that Onslowś birthday celebration may interfere with her cocktail soirée. In the Unfortunate prospect, Hyacinth is too busy trying to impress Emmet with her singing to notice husband Richardś distress over the possibility of a forced early retirement. In Playthings for Daddy, Hyacinth must intervene when she learns that her father has run up a toy store bill he cańt pay. In Three piece suite, Hyacinth attempts to arrange the delivery of her new living room set in such a way that it will impress the neighbors. In Picnic for Daddy, Hyacinth decides to take Daddy for a picnic in the country, but Daddy suddenly decides to drive off in her car
11 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced ̥Bouquet, ́ of course!?) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. In Cocktails, Hyacinth is concerned that Onslowś birthday celebration may interfere with her cocktail soirée. In the Unfortunate prospect, Hyacinth is too busy trying to impress Emmet with her singing to notice husband Richardś distress over the possibility of a forced early retirement. In Playthings for Daddy, Hyacinth must intervene when she learns that her father has run up a toy store bill he cańt pay. In Three piece suite, Hyacinth attempts to arrange the delivery of her new living room set in such a way that it will impress the neighbors. In Picnic for Daddy, Hyacinth decides to take Daddy for a picnic in the country, but Daddy suddenly decides to drive off in her car
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 episodes from the comedy television program about a retired couple Richard and Hyacinth Bucket
11 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 episodes from the comedy television program about a retired couple Richard and Hyacinth Bucket
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1992 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 253 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The original doyenne of domesticity, Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet") remains busy terrorizing the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to exercise her singing skills and hold fetes for the candlelight supper set while imbuing her gracious entertaining skills in others
9 editions published between 1992 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 253 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The original doyenne of domesticity, Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet") remains busy terrorizing the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to exercise her singing skills and hold fetes for the candlelight supper set while imbuing her gracious entertaining skills in others
William Shakespeare's The merry wives of Windsor by
William Shakespeare(
Recording
)
9 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The dissolute Sir John Falstaff plans to seduce Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, two "Merry wives of Windsor", thereby gaining access to their husbands' wealth
9 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The dissolute Sir John Falstaff plans to seduce Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, two "Merry wives of Windsor", thereby gaining access to their husbands' wealth
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and held by 244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet, ' of course!) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. In A strange man, Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man next door at Elizabeth's after he has obviously spent the night there. In Driving Mrs. Fortescue, Hyacinth is thrilled to be asked for a ride by the wealthy Mrs. Fortescue. In Candlelight supper, Hyacinth plans one of her famous candlelight suppers to impress Emmet, head of the local amateur operatic society with her vocal talents. In Golfing with the major, Hyacinth decides that she and husband Richard should have a weekend of golf so that they can keep up with the major. In The googley-eyed registrar, Hyacinth is put in her place by a chance run-in with the imposing registrar
6 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and held by 244 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet, ' of course!) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. In A strange man, Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man next door at Elizabeth's after he has obviously spent the night there. In Driving Mrs. Fortescue, Hyacinth is thrilled to be asked for a ride by the wealthy Mrs. Fortescue. In Candlelight supper, Hyacinth plans one of her famous candlelight suppers to impress Emmet, head of the local amateur operatic society with her vocal talents. In Golfing with the major, Hyacinth decides that she and husband Richard should have a weekend of golf so that they can keep up with the major. In The googley-eyed registrar, Hyacinth is put in her place by a chance run-in with the imposing registrar
Frenzy by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in English and German and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In modern-day London, a sex criminal known as the Necktie Murderer has the police on alert, and in typical Hitchcock fashion, the trail is leading to an innocent man, who must now elude the law and prove his innocence by finding the real murderer
5 editions published between 1997 and 2012 in English and German and held by 235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In modern-day London, a sex criminal known as the Necktie Murderer has the police on alert, and in typical Hitchcock fashion, the trail is leading to an innocent man, who must now elude the law and prove his innocence by finding the real murderer
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hyacinth remains busy entertaining the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to enhance husband Richard's untimely retirement
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 232 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hyacinth remains busy entertaining the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to enhance husband Richard's untimely retirement
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 225 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hyacinth remains busy entertaining the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to drag ever suffering Richard on waterfront jaunts and countryside excursions
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 225 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hyacinth remains busy entertaining the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to drag ever suffering Richard on waterfront jaunts and countryside excursions
The Noël Coward collection(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Noël Coward is the definitive playwright of the early 20th century, contributing a robust repertoire of brilliant material. Playwright, actor, composer, and irrepressible socialite, Coward charmed high society in both London and New York during his heyday, and his work continues to charm audiences today with its urbane wit, sly humor and distinctive style
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Noël Coward is the definitive playwright of the early 20th century, contributing a robust repertoire of brilliant material. Playwright, actor, composer, and irrepressible socialite, Coward charmed high society in both London and New York during his heyday, and his work continues to charm audiences today with its urbane wit, sly humor and distinctive style
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1992 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet, ' of course!) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. She performs selfless acts of charity for the lower classes (her sisters), doles out invaluable advice to her husband Richard, acts the part of adoring eldest daughter to her incapacitated Daddy, and still finds time to keep the neighbors on edge with her morning coffees and candlelight dinner parties
10 editions published between 1992 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 215 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet, ' of course!) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. She performs selfless acts of charity for the lower classes (her sisters), doles out invaluable advice to her husband Richard, acts the part of adoring eldest daughter to her incapacitated Daddy, and still finds time to keep the neighbors on edge with her morning coffees and candlelight dinner parties
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 214 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hyacinth remains busy entertaining the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to search for the perfect little rural retreat, much to Richard's chagrin
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 214 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hyacinth remains busy entertaining the neighbors, tidying up her unruly family and fawning over her dear Daddy, yet still finds the time to search for the perfect little rural retreat, much to Richard's chagrin
Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. She performs selfless acts of charity for the lower classes (her sisters), doles out invaluable advice to her husband Richard, acts the part of adoring eldest daughter to her incapacitated Daddy, and still finds time to keep the neighbors on edge with her morning coffees and candlelight dinner parties
10 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) puts her best foot forward in this high-class comedy. She performs selfless acts of charity for the lower classes (her sisters), doles out invaluable advice to her husband Richard, acts the part of adoring eldest daughter to her incapacitated Daddy, and still finds time to keep the neighbors on edge with her morning coffees and candlelight dinner parties
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Related Identities
- Routledge, Patricia Performer Actor
- BBC Video (Firm) Publisher
- Clarke, Roy 1930- Author of screenplay Author
- Hughes, Geoffrey 1944-2012 Actor
- Cornwell, Judy 1940- Actor
- Snoad, Harold Production personnel Director
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- British Broadcasting Corporation
- British Broadcasting Corporation Television Service
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
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Associated Subjects
Arthur,--King Arthurian romances Ballets Betrayal Class consciousness Desdemona (Fictitious character) Dickens, Charles, England England--London England--Windsor (Windsor and Maidenhead) English drama (Tragedy) Europe Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) Families Great Britain Holland, Georgiana Caroline Fox,--Baroness, Iago (Fictitious character) Interracial marriage Italy--Florence Italy--Verona Jealousy Judicial error Juliet--(Fictitious character) Knights and knighthood La Bern, Arthur J Lennox, Sarah,--Lady, Lennox family Love Malory, Thomas,--Sir, Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Married women Men--Societies and clubs Merlin (Legendary character) Morgan le Fay (Legendary character) Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Othello (Shakespeare, William) Romeo--(Fictitious character) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William) Runaway husbands Serial murders Sex offenders Shakespeare, William, Sisters Snobs and snobbishness Social classes Truthfulness and falsehood Vendetta Youth
