Drama on 3 | Venus And Adonis
Venus And Adonis
To mark the anniversary of Shakespeare's birth 440 years ago, a new production of his exquisite retelling of a classical myth about desire and loss.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Plays
- Channel: BBC Radio 3
- Duration: 1'14'20''
- Broadcast date: 2004
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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