Drama on 3 | Measure for Measure (2018)

Measure for Measure

Introduced by Professor Julie Sanders, Paul Higgins and Nicola Ferguson star in Shakespeare's last and perhaps strangest comedy.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 3
  • Duration: 2'03'56''
  • Broadcast date: 2018
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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