Shakespeare Uncovered | Trevor Nunn on The Tempest

The Tempest

Royal Shakespeare Company director Trevor Nunn explores Shakespeare's final work, The Tempest.

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  • Type: Factual, Plays
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Duration: 59'44''
  • Broadcast date: 2012
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Royal Shakespeare Company director Trevor Nunn explores Shakespeare's final work, The Tempest.
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