Episodes

  • Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 21 - Quotations from Shakespeare

    Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 21 - Quotations from Shakespeare
    Jun 22 2026
    In which a thoughtful collection of Shakespeare's most memorable sayings and reflections is presented, each touching upon the follies and virtues of human nature with gentle wisdom and poetic grace. These extracts, rich with timeless advice and quaint observation, offer a mirror to the ways of the world, inviting readers to muse on the character and conduct of mankind.
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    37 mins
  • Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 20 - All's Well that Ends Well

    Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 20 - All's Well that Ends Well
    Jun 21 2026
    In which a clever and hopeful young woman sets out to cure a king’s grievous illness and claims as her husband the proud nobleman she loves, despite his disdain and departure to war. Her patient courage and cunning plans entwine with the adventures of soldiers and the trials of love, leading to surprising revelations before a king’s judgement.
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    13 mins
  • Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 19 - Two Gentlemen of Verona

    Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 19 - Two Gentlemen of Verona
    Jun 21 2026
    In which two young gentlemen from Verona, named Valentine and Proteus, experience the trials and tribulations of love and friendship amidst the colourful intrigues of Milanese society. Their loves, loyalties, and disguises intertwine in a gentle unfolding of heartfelt adventures and surprising encounters.
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    17 mins
  • Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 17 - The Taming of the Shrew

    Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 17 - The Taming of the Shrew
    Jun 20 2026
    In which a fiery and headstrong young woman meets a daring suitor unafraid of her sharp tongue, embarking upon a curious and spirited contest of wills that draws the attention of all around them. The tale unfolds with a blend of lively humour and gentle lessons about patience, love, and the gentle taming of a tempestuous heart.
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    13 mins
  • Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 18 - Measure for Measure

    Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 18 - Measure for Measure
    Jun 20 2026
    In which the mild Duke of Vienna entrusts the strict Angelo with governance, only to find justice and mercy entangled in unexpected ways as a condemned man’s sister pleads for his life. Through deft disguise and clever schemes, the Duke observes the unfolding drama and the characters’ true natures, all while the city's fate hangs in delicate balance.
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    14 mins
  • Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 16 - Othello

    Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare Play 16 - Othello
    Jun 19 2026
    In which the proud and noble Moor Othello journeys to Cyprus with his fair wife Desdemona, only to find himself ensnared in a web of deceit and jealousy spun by the scheming Iago, whose dark plots stir mistrust and passion to dangerous heights. The tale unfolds amidst Venetian gallantry and the winding twists of human frailty, where love and honour are tested by the insidious power of suspicion.
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    17 mins