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400 years since Shakespeare's death

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A stellar line-up of actors and performers will be marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death at events across the UK this weekend. David Tennant will host a BBC celebration on Saturday night live from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Greg Doran is the Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and David Tennant, actor and host of Shakespeare Live! tells presenter John Humphrys about the celebration and the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. (Picture: The grave of William Shakespeare Copyright: Getty Images)

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