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William Shakespeare in Podcasts

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William Shakespeare, English playwright and poet known for his classic plays.

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Fresh Air
Wendell Pierce is a proud journeyman actor

Well, first of all, just the playwright himself, Mr. William Shakespeare, is a great challenge.

Sunday Miscellany
Fathers, Friends and Shakespeare in the Arctic

Hamnet, both the novel and film adaptation, has prompted interest in Shakespeare as a father.

Close Readings
London Revisited: Shakespeare’s City

This is the London of theatres and particularly, of course, the London of Shakespeare.

Fresh Air
'Hamnet' novelist Maggie O'Farrell maps her Irish roots in 'Land'

Hamnet is a fictionalized version of the story of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Hathaway.

NPR News Now
NPR News: 05-08-2026 7PM EDT

William Shakespeare's Hamlet is having a renaissance with adaptations and performances worldwide.

A Twist of History
The Shakespeare Riot

What's past is prologue. William Shakespeare wrote that line more than 400 years ago for his play, The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 1. People have set it on stage and off for nearly half a millennia. It means that the events of the past always set the stage for the future. It's an enduring statement that grows more relevant by the day.