Radio 2 Celebrates Shakespeare
Celebrating the Bard ahead of the 400th anniversary of his death on Saturday 23 April.
How did Shakespeare influence Little Britain?
Matt Lucas on the shared DNA between the Bard and Marjorie Dawes.
Much Ado About Comedy
Matt Lucas explores Shakespeare's comedies and how they have influenced modern-day humour.
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John Nettles speaketh with Steve Wright
John Nettles tells Steve Wright about his one hour TV special 'Shakespeare The Legacy'.
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more"
Simon Warr passionately delivers the first Shakespeare quote that he fell in love with.
Shakespeare Shuffle—Shakespeare On Tour
BBC Radio 2 Artist in Residence Tommy Small presents a dance film inspired by the Bard
Rufus Wainwright—Jo Whiley
Jo chats to Rufus Wainwright about his new album which uses nine of Shakespeare's sonnets.
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Michael Wood hath conversation with Steve Wright
Michael telleth Steve about 'Shakespeare Live! From the RSC' on BBC Two.
Fly-Tippers and Shakespeare Quotes—Jeremy Vine
Jeremy discusses voting on principle, fly-tippers, running injuries and Shakespeare quotes
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A Shakespearean Foodie Thursday—Simon Mayo Drivetime
Simon celebrates Shakespeare with special songs, guests and food.
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Don Cheadle, Marcus Brigstocke and Michael Wood—Steve Wright in the Afternoon
Actor Don Cheadle, comedian Marcus Brigstocke and historian Michael Wood join Steve.
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Phillip Schofield and Martin Dorey—The Chris Evans Breakfast Show
Chris speaks to TV titan Phillip Schofield and Caravanner of the Year judge Martin Dorey.
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Paul Simon with a Track from His New Album—Ken Bruce
Paul Simon joins Ken with news of his new album, and Rory Kinnear picks Tracks of My Years
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Rory Kinnear picks the Tracks of My Years—Ken Bruce
Rory Kinnear picks the Tracks of My Years, with music from Billy Preston and Nina Simone.
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Rory Kinnear picks the Tracks of My Years—Ken Bruce
Rory Kinnear picks the Tracks of My Years, with music from Five Star and Bill Conti.
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Rory Kinnear picks the Tracks of My Years—Ken Bruce
Rory Kinnear picks the Tracks of My Years, with music from Doris and Roger Miller.
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With Janice Long—After Midnight
Music and conversation after midnight with Janice Long.
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A Spymonkey Clown, Uzo Aduba, Tommy Small, Erik Axl Sund and Rupert Goold—The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice
Uzo Aduba, a Spymonkey clown and Rupert Goold discussing American Psycho on Broadway.
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