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"That way madness lies" is a phrase from King Lear, but how has its meaning changed over time?
Why do we end up speaking like Shakespeare without realising it?
"That way madness lies" is a phrase from King Lear, but how has its meaning changed over time?
Also under discussion are the phrases 'there is method in my madness' from Hamlet and 'living in a fool's paradise' from Romeo and Juliet.
Presented by Robin Lustig, with academic Kate Rumbold and actor Ray Fearon.
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Wed 27 Apr 201615:23GMT
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