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Drama on 3

Richard II

Duration: 2 hours, 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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William Shakespeare's study of deluded autocracy. When Richard II banishes Bolingbroke and confiscates his property, he begins a chain of events that bring about his own downfall. Show more

Contributors

John of Gaunt:
John Rowe
Duke of York:
Philip Jackson
Aumerle:
Will Howard
Northumberland:
Christian Rodska
Harry Percy:
Edmund Wiseman
Queen Isabel:
Jaimi Barbakoff
Salisbury:
Joe Sims
Duchess of York:
Georgie Glen
Bishop Carlisle:
Keiron Self
Welsh Captain:
Sion Pritchard

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Drama on 4

Julius Caesar

Episode 1

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for years

Cassius persuades Brutus that Caesar's ambition is a threat to the republic and a conspiracy is formed. Show more

Drama on 4

Julius Caesar

Episode 2

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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The plot against Caesar reaches crisis point as the conspirators gather at the Capitol in Rome. Show more

Contributors

Calpurnia:
Jessica Turner
Metellus Cimber:
Stephen Critchlow
Decius Brutus:
David Acton
Trebonius:
Chris Pavlo
Soothsayer:
Sam Dale
Servant 1:
Neet Mohan
Artemidorus:
David Hounslow
Director:
Marc Beeby

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Drama on 4

Julius Caesar

Episode 3

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Following the assassination of Caesar, Brutus and Cassius are forced to leave Rome. But the combined forces of Mark Antony and Octavius are hot on their heels. Show more

Duration: 2 hours, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

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1964 production of Shakespeare's famous play. Filmed in Elsinore, Denmark.

Contributors

Claudius, King of Denmark:
Robert Shaw
Polonius:
Alec Clunes
Gertrude, Queen of Denmark:
June Tobin
Gravedigger:
Roy Kinnear
Producer:
Peter Luke

Play of the Month

The Merchant of Venice

Duration: 2 hours, 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for years

By William Shakespeare. A Play of the Month presentation starring Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay with Charles Gray and Christopher Gable.

Drama on 3

Macbeth

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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A new production of William Shakespeare's dark tragedy about ambition for power, starring Neil Dudgeon and Emma Fielding. Show more

Contributors

Macbeth:
Neil Dudgeon
Lady Macbeth:
Emma Fielding
Macduff:
Paul Hilton
Weird Sister:
Jane Slavin
Weird Sister:
Carl Prekopp
Weird Sister:
Ayesha Antoine
The Porter:
Carl Prekopp
Lady Macduff:
Anastasia Hille
Siward:
Sam Dale
Donalbain:
Sam Valentine
The Third Apparition:
Rose Hilton-Hille
Director:
Marc Beeby

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Drama on 3

King Lear

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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When better than now to make a drama about 'the division of the kingdom'? Shakespeare's great tragedy headed by Ian McDiarmid as Lear and Bill Paterson as Gloucester. Show more

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Drama on 3

Antony and Cleopatra

Duration: 2 hours, 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Kenneth Branagh and Alex Kingston star in this great tragedy of love and power, part of Radio 3's celebration of the 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare. Show more

Contributors

Cleopatra:
Alex Kingston
Octavius Caesar:
Geoffrey Streatfield
Enobarbus:
Robert Pugh
Proculeius:
Alun Raglan
Octavia/Iras:
Priyanga Burford
Charmian:
Janice Acquah
Alexas:
Don Gilet
Mardian:
Ewan Bailey
Eros/Messenger:
Will Howard
Soothsayer/Snakeman:
Peter Polycarpou

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Drama on 3

Episode 2: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Shakespeare's tragic love story. With Trystan Gravelle and Vanessa Kirby as the lovers and David Tennant as the Prince. Show more

Contributors

Friar Laurence:
Ron Cook
Prince Escalus:
David Tennant
Mercutio:
Paul Ready
Benvolio:
Adam James
Capulet:
James Lailey
Lady Capulet:
Naomi Frederick
Balthasar:
Don Gilet
Sampson:
Joe Sims
Prologue:
Tracy Wiles
Composer:
Roger Goula

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Drama on 3

As You Like It

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Shakespeare's pastoral comedy of love, lust, cross-dressing and mistaken identity, with Pippa Nixon as Rosalind. Featuring music by Johnny Flynn. Show more

Contributors

Rosalind:
Pippa Nixon
Orlando:
Luke Norris
Duke Ferdinand:
Jonathan Coy
Duke Frederick:
Sam Dale
Silvius:
Paul Heath
Le Beau:
Shaun Mason
Jacques de Boys:
Monty d'Inverno
Composer:
Johnny Flynn
Director:
Sally Avens

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Drama on 3

The Winter's Tale

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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By William Shakespeare. A story of love, loss and ultimately reconciliation and renewal, with Danny Sapani as King Leontes and Eve Best as his queen, Hermione. Show more

Contributors

Leontes:
Danny Sapani
Hermione:
Eve Best
Polixenes:
Shaun Dooley
Camillo:
Karl Johnson
Shepherd:
Paul Copley
Autolycus:
Tim van Eyken
Florizel:
Will Howard
Mamillius:
Charlie Brand
Archidamus:
Sean Baker
Antigonus:
Brian Protheroe
Clown:
Sam Rix
Cleomenes:
Richard Pepple
First Lady:
Adie Allen
First Lord:
James Lailey
Mariner:
Sargon Yelda
Officer:
Ewan Bailey
Composer:
Tim van Eyken
Director:
David Hunter

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