BBC celebrates 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s ‘First Folio’ with ambitious pan-BBC season

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BBC celebrates 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s ‘First Folio’ with ambitious pan-BBC season
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The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds

November marks 400 years since arguably the greatest work of English literature was created, the ‘First Folio’, published seven years after the death of William Shakespeare and without which much of his work would have been lost for future generations to enjoy today.

14 October - The Hollow Crown – Series 1 and Series 2 across 6 weeks preceeded by an introduction from Richard Eyre1 October - Hamlet - David Tennant and Patrick Stewart star in the critically lauded, award-winning 2009 production of Shakespeare’s great play, with introduction from David Tennant 8 October - Much Ado About Nothing an afro-futuristic adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedies

29 October - As You Like It - BBC Television adaptation from 1978, featuring Helen Mirren, Brian Stirner and Richard Pasco, introduced by Helen Mirrenfrom Peter O’Toole to David Tennant, this new BBC archive compilation pulls together the insights from leading acting talent on their experience of performing Shakespeare

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