Swift, Clive
Overview
Works: | 235 works in 492 publications in 1 language and 9,219 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Television comedies Television adaptations History Fantasy films Action and adventure films Television mini-series Made-for-TV movies Television plays |
Roles: | Actor, Author, Performer, Narrator, Other, Singer, Costume designer |
Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Clive Swift
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet by
William Shakespeare(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 600 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 600 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
)
11 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 566 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
11 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 566 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
)
8 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 563 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
8 editions published between 1990 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 563 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 and Juliet(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 544 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
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 544 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 1988 and 2011 in English and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the travels and comic experiences of Samuel Pickwick, his friends, and the members of his club
9 editions published between 1988 and 2011 in English and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the travels and comic experiences of Samuel Pickwick, his friends, and the members of his club
Aristocrats(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 357 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 357 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
)
2 editions published between 2003 and 2005 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 very merry Hyacinth, Hyacinth roars into the Christmas season and eventually ends up kissing a most unexpected partner under the mistletoe. In Sea fever, Hyacinth and Richard go on a holiday cruise on the QE2. In Angel Gabriel blue, Hyacinth is busy planning a new kitchen while trying to deal with the fact that someone who isn't Daddy has been found in Daddy's bed. In Historical pageant, Hyacinth organizes a local pageant called "Our Town in the Civil War."
2 editions published between 2003 and 2005 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 very merry Hyacinth, Hyacinth roars into the Christmas season and eventually ends up kissing a most unexpected partner under the mistletoe. In Sea fever, Hyacinth and Richard go on a holiday cruise on the QE2. In Angel Gabriel blue, Hyacinth is busy planning a new kitchen while trying to deal with the fact that someone who isn't Daddy has been found in Daddy's bed. In Historical pageant, Hyacinth organizes a local pageant called "Our Town in the Civil War."
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 239 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
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 239 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
William Shakespeare's The merry wives of Windsor by
William Shakespeare(
Recording
)
9 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is said that Queen Elizabeth gave Shakespeare two weeks to write this play that showcases her favorite comedic character, Sir John Falstaff. |The dissolute Falstaff plans to seduce Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, two "Merry Wives of Windsor," thereby gaining access to their husbands' wealth. The two women have the old rogue's measure, however, and Falstaff's plots lead only to his own humiliation. But the merry wives themselves fall prey to plotting as their plans to prevent Mistress Page's daughter Anne from marrying the young man she loves are frustrated in their turn
9 editions published between 2003 and 2014 in English and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It is said that Queen Elizabeth gave Shakespeare two weeks to write this play that showcases her favorite comedic character, Sir John Falstaff. |The dissolute Falstaff plans to seduce Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, two "Merry Wives of Windsor," thereby gaining access to their husbands' wealth. The two women have the old rogue's measure, however, and Falstaff's plots lead only to his own humiliation. But the merry wives themselves fall prey to plotting as their plans to prevent Mistress Page's daughter Anne from marrying the young man she loves are frustrated in their turn
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 228 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 Onslow's 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 Richard's 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 can't 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
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 228 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 Onslow's 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 Richard's 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 can't 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
Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Necktie Murderer has the London police on red alert and an innocent man is on a desperate quest to find the real sex criminal and clear his name. Alternating heart-pounding tension with distinctive Hitchcock humor, Frenzy marked the Master of Suspense's return to his native England after almost 20 years
3 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Necktie Murderer has the London police on red alert and an innocent man is on a desperate quest to find the real sex criminal and clear his name. Alternating heart-pounding tension with distinctive Hitchcock humor, Frenzy marked the Master of Suspense's return to his native England after almost 20 years
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 223 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
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 223 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
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 219 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
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 219 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 218 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 exercise her singing skills and hold fetes for the candlelight supper set while imbuing her gracious entertaining skills in others
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 218 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 exercise her singing skills and hold fetes for the candlelight supper set while imbuing her gracious entertaining skills in others
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 211 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 211 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
Roy Clarke's Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 201 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 chargin
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 201 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 chargin
The Noël Coward collection(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 198 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
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 198 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
Excalibur by
John Boorman(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of King Arthur with all the elements of Sir Thomas Malory's classic tale: Removing the sword Excalibur from the stone; The Round Table's noble birth and tragic decline; The heroic attempts to recover the Holy Grail; The shifting balance of power between Merlin and Morgana
4 editions published between 1981 and 2010 in English and held by 194 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of King Arthur with all the elements of Sir Thomas Malory's classic tale: Removing the sword Excalibur from the stone; The Round Table's noble birth and tragic decline; The heroic attempts to recover the Holy Grail; The shifting balance of power between Merlin and Morgana
The silent world of Nicholas Quinn(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspector Morse is called in to investigate one of the most puzzling murder cases yet. Someone is selling examination secrets at Oxford and making a killing in more ways than one. Nicholas Quinn is the hard-of-hearing member of an examinations board until one day he is found dead at home. Can Morse match up the clues with the killer?--Container
3 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Inspector Morse is called in to investigate one of the most puzzling murder cases yet. Someone is selling examination secrets at Oxford and making a killing in more ways than one. Nicholas Quinn is the hard-of-hearing member of an examinations board until one day he is found dead at home. Can Morse match up the clues with the killer?--Container
Keeping up appearances(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 175 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
3 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 175 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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- Routledge, Patricia Other Performer Actor
- Clarke, Roy 1930- Scenarist Author of screenplay Author Actor
- BBC Video (Firm) Publisher
- Hughes, Geoffrey 1944-2012 Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- British Broadcasting Corporation Producer
- Cornwell, Judy 1940- Actor
- Snoad, Harold Director
- British Broadcasting Corporation Television Service
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
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Aristocracy (Social class) Arthur,--King Arthurian romances 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 Juliet--(Fictitious character) Knights and knighthood 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) Middle Ages Morgan le Fay (Legendary character) Morse,--Inspector (Fictitious character) Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Othello (Shakespeare, William) Romeo--(Fictitious character) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William) Runaway husbands Serial murders Sex crimes Sisters Snobs and snobbishness Social classes Truthfulness and falsehood Vendetta Women Youth
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Alternative Names
Clive Swift acteur britannique
Clive Swift actor britànic
Clive Swift actor británico
Clive Swift aktor britanik
Clive Swift aktor brytyjski
Clive Swift angol színész
Clive Swift British actor (1936-2019)
Clive Swift britisk skuespiller
Clive Swift Brits acteur
Clive Swift brittiläinen näyttelijä
Clive Swift brittisk skådespelare
Clive Swift Engelsk skuespiller
Clive Swift Suurbritannia näitleja
Клайв Свифт
קלייב סוויפט שחקן אנגלי
كلايف سويفت ممثل بريطاني
کلایو سوئیفت بازیگر بریتانیایی
クライヴ・スウィフト
克萊夫·斯威夫特
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