The greatest stars of stage and screen come together in this comprehensive collection of plays from the BBC archives by the legendary playwright Anton Chekhov. Chekhov is considered the greatest Russian playwright of all time. His plays, along with those of Henrik Ibsen, would ultimately transform modern theater, ushering in the school of realism, where dialogue and character development superseded conventional notions of plot and action. This collection includes productions of Chekhov's greatest plays including The Seagull with Michael Gambon, The Three Sisters with Anthony Hopkins, Eileen Atkins and Janet Suzman, two productions of Uncle Vanya starring respectively Anthony Hopkins and Ian Holm, the latter adapted by David Mamet, and two productions of The Cherry Orchard, one with Judi Dench and Bill Paterson and the other with a cast including John Gielgud, Peggy Ashcraft, Ian Holm and a much younger Judi Dench. The bonus features include audio productions of an additional three plays, readings by Ewan McGregor of five Chekhov short stories, and more. It's an indispensable part of any theater lover's library.