Midsummer Night’s Dreaming
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
From nightingales to glow worms, natural phenomena inspired A Midsummer Night's Dream. The RSC's Gregory Doran investigates whether rural England still boasts such fascinating fauna.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Factual, Plays
- Channel: BBC Four
- Duration: 29'18''
- 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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