
Animating Shakespeare
An introductory documentary to launch the series of animated Shakespeare plays including A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Hamlet
Drama with David Tennant in the title role of the RSC's production of Shakespeare's tragedy.

Shakespeare Shorts: Macbeth
Television programme for schools featuring television actors not usually associated with Shakespeare in scenes from Macbeth.

Free Thinking: Tudor Families
Henry VIII from a female perspective is on offer at the Globe Theatre this summer in a new adaptation of the play written by Shakespeare and John Fletcher.

The Hollow Crown: Henry V: Part 2
Henry V has settled onto the throne and has the makings of a fine king when the French ambassador brings a challenge from the Dauphin.

The Hollow Crown: Henry V: Part 1
Henry V has settled onto the throne and has the makings of a fine king when the French ambassador brings a challenge from the Dauphin.

Play of the Month: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A 1971 BBC production of Shakespeare's classic comedy, broadcast as part of the Play of the Month drama strand.

King Lear
King Lear divides his kingdom with tragic consequences, as chaos descends on family and state (contains some violence and some upsetting scenes).

ShakespeaRe-told: Much Ado About Nothing
Retelling of Shakespeare plays: a romantic comedy set in a south coast regional TV newsroom, charting the relationship between ex-lovers and warring co-anchors Beatrice Evans and Benedick Taylor.