Poetry Please | Sonnet 65
Sonnet 65
Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners. Gareth Owen introduces listeners' poetry requests on Shakespearean themes. These include Sonnet 65 by William Shakespeare read by Timothy West, To my dear & loving husband by A. Bradstreet read by June Barrie, Roman reasons by D. J. Enright read by Timothy West, Gloriana dying by Sylvia Townsend Warner read by June Barrie, I want, I want by Anne Ridler read by June Barrie, The play by C. J. Dennis read by Timothy West, As You Like It (extract Act 2 scene 7) by William Shakespeare read by Timothy West.
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- Type: Sonnets and Poems
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Duration: 18'07''
- Broadcast date: 1996
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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