Monday Play | The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

A 1996 BBC radio adaptation of Shakespeare's thrilling courtroom drama The Merchant of Venice.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 1'59'32''
  • Broadcast date: 1996
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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