Filmed in Rome, Dominic West stars in a film from Shakespeare's Globe's The Complete Walk Show more
Love is in the air in this extract from Shakespeare's most popular and romantic play. Show more
Live from Shakespeare's Globe, the show fuses music, dance and comedy. This is the final performance of the production which has wowed critics and played to sold-out audiences. Show more
David Harewood stars as the jealous general in this charged scene filmed in North Cyprus. Show more
Filmed at Westminster Hall, James Norton is the tortured king, surrendering his crown. Show more
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Dream On!
A programme of delights featuring music, dance and composition inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Show more
Richard is King. A monarch ordained by God to lead his people. But he is also a man of very human weakness. David Tennant stars in the RSC's critically acclaimed stage production Show more
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Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen
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Ian McKellen discusses his Shakespearean performances and shares his unique insights into the problems and joys of interpreting Shakespeare for the theatre, TV, radio and cinema. Show more
Ralph Fiennes leads an exciting young cast in Elliot Barnes-Worrell’s debut film, weaving the language of Shakespeare into a modern tale of fleeting love and shattered honour. Show more
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Shakespeare Day Test
Shakespeare Day Test
To mark Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary, Ex Cathedra, in collaboration with BBC Radio 3 in concert, perform a staged, period-instrument performance of Garrick’s Shakespeare Ode. Show more
Presenter Suzy Klein and guests discuss Shakespeare the man, the archaeology of his home and newly commissioned artworks Show more
Guests, facts, films and fun about Shakespeare. Show more
Presenter Katie Derham celebrates the opening of The Complete Walk, all 37 Shakespeare plays each represented by new films created by Shakespeare’s Globe. Show more
Andy Akinwolere takes a look at the first ever Shakespeare plays on film from the BFI’s Silent Shakespeare collection, starting with King John in 1899. Show more
After a two-year world tour to almost every country, Katie Derham joins the cast and crew on their triumphant return to the Globe stage. Show more
Great music and performance from the world of ballet and opera, presented by Ore Oduba. We join Royal Ballet stars Lauren Cuthbertson and Edward Watson. Show more
Presenter Andy Akinwolere takes us on a musical journey through Europe as contemporary songwriters respond to the poetry of Shakespeare’s sonnets and plays. Show more
The BBC Concert Orchestra plays some of the greatest Shakespeare film music live from King Edward VI School Stratford-upon-Avon, the school where Shakespeare was a pupil. Show more
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BBC Birmingham part four
Another visit to BBC Birmingham and update on social media activity.