Find out how to watch, listen to and learn about William Shakespeare's works across the BBC
November marks 400 years since arguably the greatest work of English literature was created, the First Folio, published seven years after the death of William Shakespeare and without which much of his work would have been lost for future generations to enjoy today.
And Dame Judi Dench, one of Britain’s foremost Shakespearean actors of the post-war era, is in conversation with John Wilson on This Cultural Life.Shakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story features actors Rose Ayling Ellis, Eben Figueiredo, Eloka Ivo and Ioanna Kimbook performing a collection of sonnets in a fresh and innovative way.
The Hollow Crown series 1 and 2 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer and there's also a reflection from Sir Simon Russell Beale, who looks back on the BBC’s 2012 adaptations of Shakespeare’s history plays: Richard II, Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2 and Henry V. Host Greg Jenner and his guests explore what we know of the man behind the work in front of a live audience at Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Merseyside. Greg will be joined by Farah Karim-Cooper, Professor of Shakespeare Studies at King’s College London, and the comedian and writer, Richard Herring.And Judi Dench is John Wilson’s guest on This Cultural Life.
From 7am to 7pm on 8 November, immerse yourself in music inspired by Shakespeare. Every work broadcast on Radio 3 over 12 hours will have a Shakespearean connection.
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