The Winter’s Tale (1997)

The Winter's Tale

A 1997 full radio adaptation of Shakespeare’s play The Winter's Tale. Tom Courtenay stars as the wildly jealous King Leontes, who, suspecting his queen Hermione of infidelity with his best friend Polixenes, exacts a terrible revenge which forces the full retribution of the gods.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 3
  • Duration: 2'37'49''
  • Broadcast date: 1997
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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