Book of the Week | 5: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear

Duration: 15'00''

Synopsis

King James's quest for the union of England and Scotland is not easily resolved.

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King Lear | BBC Radio 4

Book of the Week | William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear

In 1606, Shakespeare was writing for a royal family hungry for new entertainment while the threats of plague, insurrection and rebellion threatened English society.
King Lear | BBC Radio 4

Book of the Week | 3: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear

An outbreak of the plague threatens the livelihood of Shakespeare when the theatres are closed.