In Shakespeare's cycle of eight plays, the story of the Wars of the Roses is told as an epic drama.

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Lost viewers found their way to TV sets Tuesday night as the epic drama came roaring back for its final season.

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There was also recognition for the epic historical drama, Titanic, with Tom Turnbull honoured in the special effects category.

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The Tour de France that finished on July 26 in Paris was an epic three-week drama!

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Ms Mnouchkine's broad epic style and meticulous attention to detail bring together her fascination with traditional eastern drama and a wholly untheatrical interest in wider political issues.

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By telling the tale of this epic collision through the eyes of several key participants, Shaara gave this oft-told story both drama and gripping immediacy.

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