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Profile of the pioneering 1940s civil rights radio series Destination Freedom.
Making a selection of objects from the British Museum and collections across the UK, Neil MacGregor uncovers the stories they tell about Shakespeare's world.
Exploring the world of William Shakespeare through a selection of objects from his time.
19/20 A human eyeball in a silver setting gives a striking insight into the theatre of cruelty.
18/20 A set of coronation designs reveals the depth of classical knowledge in Shakespeare's time
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20/20 How Shakespeare has inspired and influenced people across the globe and through the ages.
Fri 2 Nov 2012 14:15 BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Consort of Viols, Fretwork, perform music specially recorded for the programme.
British Museum Director Neil MacGregor presents Shakespeare's Restless World. The 20-part series...
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