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Next airing

When is Talking Shakespeare next on TV?

Talking Shakespeare is next on TV on Sunday 11 October at 9:00 pm on BBC Four (9).

Talking Shakespeare next airing

Talking Shakespeare

60 min

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sunday 11 October

On BBC Four (9)

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Coming up this week

Talking Shakespeare TV times this week

Talking Shakespeare is scheduled to air at these times:

  • Sun 11
    9:00 pm ends 10:00 pm
    Channel BBC Four 9 Channel BBC Four HD 106

    Talking Shakespeare — Talking Shakespeare

    60 min
    More Details → for Talking Shakespeare, Sun 11, 9:00 pm
  • Mon 12
    2:45 am ends 3:45 am
    Channel BBC Four 9 Channel BBC Four HD 106

    Talking Shakespeare — Talking Shakespeare

    60 min
    More Details → for Talking Shakespeare, Mon 12, 2:45 am

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About Talking Shakespeare

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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

60 min HD Arts/Culture (without Music) Performing Arts

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Simon Goretzki
Karn Christensen
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