The Monday Play | Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

A festive production of William Shakespeare's elegant and humane comedy Much Ado About Nothing.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 1'57'59''
  • Broadcast date: 1993
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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