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Shakespeare in the World

Shakespeare and the American Dream - Part One

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

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How Shakespeare became part of the fabric of early American life soon after the colonists arrived in New England and has remained an important cultural reference point. Show more

The Compass

Shakespeare in the World

Shakespeare in the World - South Africa

Duration: 23 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa

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The role of Shakespeare in the politics of South Africa and why he still matters today. Show more

The Compass

Shakespeare in the World

Shakespeare and the American Dream - Part Two

Duration: 23 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa

Available for over a year

How Shakespeare became part of the fabric of early American life. With Stephen Sondheim and Alec Baldwin. Show more

The Compass

Shakespeare in the World

Shakespeare in the World - India

Duration: 23 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service West and Central Africa

Available for over a year

From the Bollywood screen to village storytellers - how has India adopted Shakespeare? Show more