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Shakespeare on BBC World Service

Shakespeare Speaks

Love

BBC World Service

Duration: 6 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Apr 2016, 16:23 on BBC World ServiceLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Apr 2016, 16:23 on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

The line "The course of true love never did run smooth" from Midsummer Night's Dream summarises the experience of love perfectly Show more

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Shakespeare on BBC World Service: Shakespeare Speaks

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Grief

BBC World Service

Duration: 6 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Apr 2016, 16:23 on BBC World ServiceLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Apr 2016, 16:23 on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

What does "at one fell swoop", a phrase from Macbeth, mean now and what did it mean in Shakespeare's time? Show more

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Courage

BBC World Service

Duration: 6 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 28^th Apr 2016, 16:23 on BBC World ServiceLatest broadcast: Thu 28^th Apr 2016, 16:23 on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

The line "A tower of strength" is from Shakespeare's Richard III, but originally featured in the book of common prayer. Show more

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Shakespeare on BBC World Service: Shakespeare Speaks

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Madness

BBC World Service

Duration: 6 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Apr 2016, 16:23 on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: Wed 27^th Apr 2016, 16:23 on BBC World Service

"That way madness lies" is a phrase from King Lear, but how has its meaning changed over time? Show more

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