The Late Mr Shakespeare

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A former boy actor reminisces about his time spent with The Bard. Stars Jim Broadbent.

4 Extra Debut. A former boy actor in Shakespeare's company reminisces in old age about his time spent with The Bard. Stars Jim Broadbent.

As a boy actor, Pickleherring played Viola, Juliet and  Cleopatra. 

He was Shakespeare's favourite. 

Now, in his 80s he finally discovers what it means to fall in love.

Starring Jim Broadbent.  

Robert Nye's novel, first published in 1998. 

Dramatised by Jonathan Broadbent.

Pickleherring .... Jim Broadbent
Boy .... George Longworth
Polly .... Jill Cardo
Pompey Bum .... Dan Starkey

Director: Jeremy Mortimer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2008.

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