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Episode 1

Drama on 4Julius Caesar
Episode 1 of 3

by William Shakespeare

Part One

A new production in three parts of Shakespeare's great political drama. Cassius persuades Brutus that Caesar's ambition is a threat to the republic and a conspiracy is formed.

Directed by Marc Beeby.

45 minutes

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Tue 22 May 201814:15
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

CaesarTim Pigott-Smith
BrutusRobert Glenister
CassiusSam Troughton
AntonyJamie Parker
CascaPhilip Fox
PortiaFenella Woolgar
CinnaNeet Mohan
LuciusAdam Thomas Wright
CalpurniaJessica Turner
FlaviusStephen Critchlow
CarpenterDavid Hounslow
MarullusDavid Acton
CobblerChris Pavlo
SoothsayerSam Dale
DirectorMarc Beeby
WriterWilliam Shakespeare

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  • Tue 3 May 201614:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 22 May 201814:15
    BBC Radio 4

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