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Documentary radio programme in which presenter John Pickford explores Shakespeare’s role as national poet and the different versions of Englishness he presents.
Three-part radio series presented by Jim Hiley. Drawing on the ideas of actors, directors, writers, scholars and playgoers, the programme re-examines Shakespeare’s reputation and assesses his influence as...
Radio programme that attempts to trace what is really known about William Shakespeare’s life. With comments from "literary sleuths and historians, biographers and directors who trace the story of the Bard...
Six-part radio series in which presenter Gordon Stewart examines the role music plays in Shakespeare’s works and the musical compositions (tone poems, ballet, incidental music and songs) they have inspired...
Third in a 10-part radio series seeking the views of leading actors on individual Shakespearean roles. In the 15-minute episode, David Calder describes playing Shylock and explores what it is about...
Short feature. Alfonso Malaspina is a celebrated stage actor. He is forced to stay at home following a multiple fracture of his leg as a consequence of a car accident. At the Central Theatre, "The Tempest"...
First in a 10-part radio series seeking the views of leading actors on individual Shakespearean roles. In the 15-minute episode, Sara Kestelman describes playing Lady Macbeth and explores what it is about...
Last episode in a 10-part radio series seeking the views of leading actors on individual Shakespearean roles. In the 15-minute programme, Janet Suzman discusses her interpretation of Shakespeare’s...
Fourth in a 10-part radio series seeking the views of leading actors on individual Shakespearean roles. In the 15-minute episode, Janet Suzman describes playing Kate from Taming of the Shrew and explores...
Radio series in six parts. Each part features one sonnet read by an actor and commented on by a contemporary poets including Seamus Heaney, Miroslav Holub, Peter Porter, Brace Nichols, and Thom Gunn. No...
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