On Show | The Welsh in Shakespeare

One-off special of the On Show entertainment and arts programme: director Michael Bogdanov explores Shakespeare's use of Welsh culture, language, themes and characters in his plays, and discusses the influence his Welsh friends had on his plays.

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  • Type: Factual
  • Channel: BBC One Wales
  • Duration: 59'17''
  • Broadcast date: 2004
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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