GCSE Bitesize | Shakespeare – Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice

Hamlet

Comedy video shorts presenting the characters, plot and themes from Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice. Presented by Jack Whitehall and Mark Steel, and performed by comedians Idiots of Ants.

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Content
  • Type: Factual, Plays
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 29'01''
  • Broadcast date: 2009
Usage

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

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