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  1. King Lear: Part Two

    A portrait of a man unraveling; pitted against his daughters, nature and the universe.

  2. King Lear: Part One

    A portrait of a man unraveling; pitted against his daughters, nature and the universe.

  3. Tomorrow

    A new dance work created by British dance company Rambert inspired by Macbeth.

  4. The Works

    Love and vengeance on a South London estate. A film for today in Shakespeare's language.

  5. The Late Plays

    Katie Derham explores Shakespeare’s Late Plays from the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

  6. The Complete Walk

    All 37 Shakespeare plays each represented by new films created by Shakespeare’s Globe.

  7. Sound of Cinema

    The BBC Concert Orchestra celebrates the music of Shakespeare on film.

  8. Silent Shakespeare

    Explore the BFI’s Silent Shakespeare collection.

  9. Shakespeare Round the World

    Andy Akinwolere and guests discover more about how Shakespeare has gone global.

  10. Shakespeare on Stage, Screen and Elsewhere with Ian McKellen

    Acting legend Ian McKellen discusses his impressive range of Shakespearean performances.

  11. Romeo and Juliet

    Lovers' torment is laid bare in the final moments of Shakespeare's romantic masterpiece.

  12. Richard II

    David Tennant stars in the title role of the RSC's critically acclaimed production.

  13. Richard II

    Filmed at Westminster Hall, James Norton is the tortured king, surrendering his crown.

  14. Othello

    David Harewood stars as the jealous general in this charged scene filmed in North Cyprus.

  15. New Shakespeare Songbook

    A musical journey through Europe as contemporary songwriters respond to Shakespeare.

  16. Love's Labour's Lost

    Gemma Arterton's Rosaline sets a challenge to Berowne, played by David Dawson.

  17. Hamlet Returns

    After a tour to almost every country, Shakespeare’s Globe’s Hamlet production comes home.

  18. Garrick’s Shakespeare Ode

    World-premiere commemorative concert in the church where Shakespeare was buried.

  19. Coriolanus

    Filmed in Rome, Dominic West stars in a film from Shakespeare's Globe's The Complete Walk

  20. Brunch with the Bard

    Guests, facts, films and fun about Shakespeare.

  21. Breakfast with the Bard

    Presenter Suzy Klein and guests with exclusive access to Shakespeare’s New Place.

  22. Ballet, Opera and the Bard

    Great music and performance from the world of ballet and opera, presented by Ore Oduba.

  23. A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Love is in the air in this extract from Shakespeare's most popular and romantic play.

  24. A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Live from Shakespeare's Globe, the romantic story fuses music, dance and serious comedy.