Drama on 3 | The Spanish Tragedy

Hieronimo pursues the murderers of his son Horatio and takes revenge. Known as the first revenger's tragedy, this great play inspired Shakespeare to write Hamlet.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 3
  • Duration: 1'33'18''
  • Broadcast date: 2023
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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