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Hamlet

A BBC Radio Production

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In this BBC full-cast production, the ghost of Hamlet's father orders him to kill the man who took his life, his throne and his wife: Claudius.

In a tale of caution, tragedy and revenge, Hamlet is driven to madness by his mission and his father's legacy.

Michael Sheen stars as Hamlet, with Kenneth Cranham as Claudius, Juliet Stevenson as Gertrude and Ellie Beaven as Ophelia.

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.

In this acclaimed BBC Radio Shakespeare series, each play is introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of the Royal National Theatre. Revitalised, original and comprehensive, this is Shakespeare for the modern day.

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The greatest work of literature ever. Brilliantly performed, highly recommended.
Micheal Sheen is a legend.

Hamlet

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Wonderful cast, thoughtfully played. I enjoyed every moment. Michael Sheen as Hamlet is top notch.

An absolute treasure

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Wonderfully directed, fluid, pacy, moving production. Also a great experience to hear the full text, not a word cut. Love it.

Atmospheric performance

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Superb cast make this not only highly listenable but also very comprehensible. You might think that an audio-only Shakespeare play would be hard to follow, with characters entering and exiting, but this production works very well. It rattles along at a brisk pace, and grips with the layers of deceit and evil. Kenneth Cranham, as the murderous Claudius, particularly oozes with horrible charm.

Stellar cast bring play to life

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Fantastic rendition of Hamlet, superb cast, very clear sound; I loved every minute of it.

Utterly brilliant

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