Talking Shakespeare

BBC Four HD

2:45 AM to 3:45 AM

Monday 12 October

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Celia Imrie trawls through the BBC archive for a celebration of the works of Shakespeare, and how his biggest works have been brought to cinema and TV over the years. The story is told through a selection of interviews with stars from the 1950s right up to the present day, with insights revealing how Shakespeare's plays have been continuously adapted to suit each new generation. Contributors include Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Helen Mirrenm Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, David Tennant, David Harewood and Maxine Peake