Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro | 1 of 5
A petty feud between two leading Shakespearean actors led to the notorious and bloody Astor Palace Riot on the 10th May 1849, highlighting growing rifts in American society.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
- Type: Factual
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Duration: 14'08''
- Broadcast date: 2020
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
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