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Shakespeare: Love Across the Racial Divide

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown explores five Shakespeare plays that cross the racial divide.

Radio 4 Extra,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. Othello
An exploration of the first of five Shakespeare plays crossing the racial divide.
02 May 2016,15 mins
2. Titus Andronicus
An examination of Tamora and Aaron's relationship in Titus Andronicus.
03 May 2016,15 mins
3. The Merchant of Venice
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown explores Shylock's complex role in The Merchant of Venice.
04 May 2016,15 mins
4. A Midsummer Night's Dream
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown explores love in the mystical worlds of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
05 May 2016,15 mins
5. Antony and Cleopatra
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown focuses on the relationship between Antony and Cleopatra.
06 May 2016,15 mins