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BBC Shakespeare Archive Resource

This is the new home for the BBC Shakespeare Archive Resource. Play over 900 programmes from the BBC’s archive of Shakespeare’s plays, poems and sonnets. Please register for access to the Archive.

Available On Demand
BBC Two

Animating Shakespeare

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

Hamlet |  BBC Two

Hamlet

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

Macbeth |  BBC Two

Shakespeare Shorts: Macbeth

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

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Henry VIII |  BBC Radio 3

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.

Henry V |  BBC Two

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.

Henry V |  BBC Two

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.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream |  BBC One

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 |  BBC Two

King Lear

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

Much Ado About Nothing |  BBC One

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.

ERA picks of the week
Hamlet |  Radio 4

15-Minute Hamlet

A 15-minute radio version of Tom Stoppard’s play of the same name.

Romeo and Juliet |  BBC Two

A Bit of Fry and Laurie

Comedy sketch series written and performed by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream |  BBC One

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Russell T Davies' adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, from 2016.

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