Drama on 3 | A Play for the Heart – The Death of Shakespeare

Robert Lindsay, Oliver Chris and Gwilym Lee star in Nick Warburton's new play re-imagining Shakespeare's last day. What do his visitors want? And who is the man with bloody hands?

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 3
  • Duration: 1'29'17''
  • Broadcast date: 2016
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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  • Shakespeare Archive Resource
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