Drama on 3 | Cymbeline

Cymbeline

A 2006 radio adaptation of William Shakespeare's drama Cymbeline. When Cymbeline discovers his daughter Imogen's secret marriage to Posthumus, he banishes her husband. But Posthumus's boasts of his wife's chastity provoke lachimo to attempt her seduction.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 3
  • Duration: 2'29'47''
  • Broadcast date: 2006
Usage

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

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Cymbeline | BBC Radio 3 | 1986

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