Shakespeare and Me | Episode 2

Legendary Paralympian, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson talks about the lasting impression the playwright's work left on her.

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  • Type: Factual
  • Channel: BBC Radio Wales
  • Duration: 12'02''
  • Broadcast date: 2016
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