BBC Radio Shakespeare: As You Like It (Dramatized)
ORIGINAL (1 hr and 59 mins)
By William Shakespeare
Narrated By Helena Bonham Carter, David Morrissey, Natasha Little, and others
Overall
(38)
Performance
(22)
Story
(22)
BBC Radio has a unique heritage when it comes to Shakespeare. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first full-length play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making Shakespeare to be heard.
Donald says:
"Loved it!"
Henry IV Part One
UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 30 mins)
By William Shakespeare
Narrated By The Marlowe Society
Overall
(8)
Performance
(4)
Story
(4)
The second of Shakespeare's tetralogy that deals with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V. Henry IV, Part One depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon against the Douglas late in 1402 and ends with the defeat of the rebels at Shrewsbury in the middle of 1403. From the start it has been an extremely popular play both with the public and the critics and this full cast performance is by The Marlowe Society.
Henry IV, Part 2
UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 42 mins)
By William Shakespeare
Narrated By Ian McKellen, Corin Redgrave, Derek Jacobi
Overall
(4)
Performance
(3)
Story
(3)
Sir Ian McKellen, Corin Redgrave, and Derek Jacobi perform Shakespeare's historic play about Prince Hal's journey toward kingship, and his ultimate rejection of Falstaff.
The Tempest
UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 7 mins)
By William Shakespeare
Narrated By Ian McKellen, Emilia Fox, Scott Handy, and others
Overall
(37)
Performance
(32)
Story
(34)
Sir Ian McKellen, fresh from his performance as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, is Prospero, and heads a strong cast in Shakespeare’s last great play. The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. With Emilia Fox as Miranda, Scott Handy in the pivotal role of the sprite Ariel, and Ben Owukwe as Caliban.
Corey says:
"Great Story, audio needs a little tweaking"
A Midsummer Night's Dream: CliffsNotes
UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 22 mins)
By Karin Jacobson, Ph.D.
Narrated By Ellen Grafton
Overall
(0)
Performance
(0)
Story
(0)
This CliffsNotes study guide on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.
King Lear
UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 6 mins)
By William Shakespeare
Narrated By Paul Scofield, Alec McCowen, Kenneth Branagh
Overall
(13)
Performance
(10)
Story
(11)
The tragedy of King Lear receives an outstanding performance in an all-star cast led by Britain’s senior classical actor, Paul Scofield. He is joined by Alec McCowen as Gloucester, Kenneth Branagh as The Fool, Harriet Walter as Gonerill, Sara Kestelman as Regan and Emilia Fox as Cordelia. This is the ninth recording of Shakespeare plays undertaken by Naxos AudioBooks in conjunction with Cambridge University Press, and is directed by John Tydeman. It was released to mark the 80th birthday of Paul Scofield in January 2002.
Hardin says:
"An Adult Opportunity"
Publisher's Summary
Lovers lives are complicated by city law, feuding faerie royalty, and, yes, love. Sir Ian McKellen, Prunella Scales, Frank Duncan, and Joan Hart perform Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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