Playing the Prince

Hamlet

Jade Anouka has always wanted to play Hamlet. She talks to past Hamlets including Sir Derek Jacobi about the part and discovers the story of The Red Book.

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Content
  • Type: Factual
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 28'00''
  • Broadcast date: 2023
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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