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The king of Denmark has died, and the throne has been claimed by his brother Claudius. Stars Jamie Parker and Paul Hilton.
The Castle of Elsinore in Denmark. The court is uneasy. The king of Denmark has recently died and the throne has been claimed by the king's brother, Claudius. Prince Hamlet, still in mourning for his father, distrusts Claudius and believes that what has happened at the court 'cannot come to good'
Original music composed and realised by Roger Goula
Director: Marc Beeby
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2014.
Last on
Tue 2 Apr 201903:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Clips
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Actor Jamie Parker compares Henry V and Hamlet
Duration: 01:13
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"He's a lunatic" - Jamie Parker talks about playing Hamlet
Duration: 00:53
The cast of Hamlet
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hamlet | Jamie Parker |
| Horatio | David Seddon |
| Claudius | Paul Hilton |
| Gertrude | Anastasia Hille |
| Polonius | James Laurenson |
| Laertes | Tom Mison |
| Ophelia | Lizzy Watts |
| The Ghost | Robert Blythe |
| Marcellus | Ben Crowe |
| Barnardo | Michael Shelford |
| Actor | Will Howard |
| Actor | Nicholas Murchie |
| Director | Marc Beeby |
| Writer | William Shakespeare |
Broadcasts
Mon 24 Mar 201414:15BBC Radio 4- Mon 9 May 201611:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 9 May 201621:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 9 Oct 201714:15BBC Radio 4
- Mon 1 Apr 201910:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 1 Apr 201915:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 2 Apr 201903:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
