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Judith Shakespeare

William Shakespeare's younger daughter is a loner, yearning to be a part of her playwright father's life. Stars Amanda Root.

Playwright William Shakespeare's younger daughter Judith, feels restless in the confined world of Stratford-upon-Avon.

She yearns to be a part of her father's more exciting life.

Starring Amanda Root and Michael Pennington.

Nan Woodhouse's 17th century drama.

Judith Shakespeare …. Amanda Root
William Shakespeare …. Michael Pennington
Henry, Earl of Southampton …. Anton Lesser
Ben …. Andrew Wincott
Anne …. Melinda Walker
Hamnet …. Thomas Connor
Carias …. Stephen Critchlow
Landlady …. Ann Beach
Chambermaid …. Colleen Prendergast
Wise Woman/ Steward's Wife …. Jillie Meers

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1996.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 18 Jul 202204:00
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