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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.
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...
Two-part production of Shakespeare’s play, with a Caribbean cast, set in Trinidad during carnival time. Aiming to enliven Shakespeare’s play by a different cultural context, director Hilary Norrish...
Radio play based on the historical spoof written by Caryl Brahms and S. J. Simon, adapted for broadcasting by Patricia Hooker. Shakespeare has a writer’s block over composing what he believes to be his...
Dramatic reading of Shakespeare’s poem with Susan Fleetwood as Venus and Michael Maloney as Adonis. Norman Rodway narrates. The poem is adapted for radio by Marcella Evaristi and directed by Hilary Norrish.
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 comprised of Shakespeare songs conducted by Trevor Harvey and sung by the BBC singers. The songs include: Who is Sylvia? (German) Ye spotted snakes (Geoffrey Shaw) Sigh no more, ladies (E. J....
First in a series of 30-minute broadcasts highlighting scenes from Shakespeare’s plays performed by contemporary leading actors. This episode focuses on Romeo and Juliet. The series is arranged by Clemence...
Tenth in a series of 30-minute broadcasts showcasing scenes from Shakespeare’s plays performed by leading actors of the time. This episode focuses on Othello and The Winter’s Tale. The series is arranged...
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