How Much was Shakespeare Worth?

Synopsis

A ten-part podcast series, presented by Jennifer Reid, from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, exploring some of the most frequently asked questions about Shakespeare’s life. Most of the documents that survive about Shakespeare life detail his business and financial dealings. This episode looks at what these documents can tell us about Shakespeare worth at different points in his life, as well as where he got this money and what happened to it. Guests are Professor Michael Dobson, Dr Elizabeth Dollimore, Professor Stanley Wells, Dr Robert Bearman and Dr Tara Hamling,

Series

Let’s Talk Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Recording date

2015

Duration

36 mins

Credits

Contributor

Elizabeth Dollimore; Jennifer Reid; Michael Dobson; Robert Bearman; Stanley Wells; Tara Hamling

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

biographies; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

https://itunes.apple.com/ai/podcast/shakespeare-birthplace-trust/id1049736462 (accessed 6/2016).

General

The podcasts were posted between 9 November 2015 and 11 January 2016 and are of 20-40 minutes duration.

Online Availability

Online format

Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Email

info@shakespeare.org.uk

Web

https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01789 204016

Address

The Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6QW

Distributor

Name

iTunes

Web

http://www.OfficiaIiTunes.com External site opens in new window