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Shakespeare: The Animated Tales

Julius Caesar

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Jan 2007, 11:30 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Oct 2007, 13:00 on BBC Two Scotland

This animated version of Julius Caesar unfolds a compelling story of personal power versus the good of the state. Show more

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The Winter's Tale

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jun 2007, 10:15 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Mon 10^th Dec 2007, 13:05 on CBBC Channel

Sculptured Russian puppets perform the powerful story of regal and rustic characters. King Leontes's fit of temper results in the death of his wife and son. Show more

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Hamlet

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 8^th Jun 2007, 10:45 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Wed 19^th Mar 2008, 13:25 on CBBC Channel

Animated version of the Bard's much-quoted tragedy about the indecisive Prince of Denmark. With the voices of Nicholas Farrell as Hamlet and Tilda Swinton as Ophelia.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 11^th May 2007, 10:45 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Mon 17^th Mar 2008, 13:20 on CBBC Channel

A night of madness in a haunted wood - four young victims of unrequited love stumble about while six workmen are trying to rehearse a play.

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Othello

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jun 2007, 11:45 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Dec 2007, 13:00 on BBC Two Wales

An animated version of Shakespeare's tale of jealousy and betrayal, Othello.

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Four stories - Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Richard lll and The Taming of the Shrew

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 6^th May 2008, 04:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 6^th May 2008, 04:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Stunning versions of four stories - Julius Caesar, As You Like it, Richard lll, and The Taming of the Shrew - make Shakespeare's language more accessible.

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Romeo and Juliet

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jun 2007, 11:15 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Wed 12^th Sep 2007, 13:35 on CBBC Channel

An animated version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

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As You Like It

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Feb 2007, 11:30 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Mar 2008, 13:25 on CBBC Channel

A unique animation about four love-torn couples in the Forest of Arden. Show more

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Four Stories - Othello, The Tempest, A Winter's Tale and Hamlet

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Wed 7^th May 2008, 04:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th May 2008, 04:00 on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

Stunning award-winning versions of four stories - Othello, The Tempest, A Winter's Tale and Hamlet - make Shakespeare's language more accessible. Show more

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Richard III

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Jun 2007, 10:45 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Thu 20^th Mar 2008, 13:20 on CBBC Channel

Antony Sher provides the voice of Shakespeare's darkest villain, Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Show more

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Children'sDrama

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Twelfth Night

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 4^th May 2007, 10:45 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Tue 18^th Sep 2007, 13:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Duke Orsino falls in love with the Countess Olivia, who is in mourning for a dead brother and has vowed to shut herself away.

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Four Stories - Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: Thu 8^th May 2008, 04:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th May 2008, 04:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Award-winning versions of four stories - Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream - make Shakespeare's language more accessible. Show more

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The Tempest

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 22^nd Jun 2007, 10:45 on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: Fri 14^th Sep 2007, 13:35 on CBBC Channel

An animated version of Shakespeare's The Tempest.

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