Olivier is the perfect Lear - old, foolish, vulnerable and childish. The cast are excellent - there is no better TV adaptation than this version of Lear.
This review of King Lear (1983) was written by Roy C on 12 Jun 2007.
King Lear has generally received positive reviews.
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