Shakespeare and Me | Omnibus

Celebrating Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death. A host of well-known figures reflect on their personal experience of the playwright and a cast of high profile actors bring his words to life. Featuring newscaster Jamie Owen, Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, sports commentator Eddie Butler, poet Gillian Clarke and comedian Elis James.

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  • Type: Factual
  • Channel: BBC Radio Wales
  • Duration: 55'00''
  • Broadcast date: 2016
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