Everyday Shakespeare
Michael talks to Ben and David Crystal about the Shakespeare quotes we use every day, without even realising.
Michael Rosen talks to Ben and David Crystal about the Shakespeare quotes we use every day, without even realising.
Weβve all heard someone roll their eyes and say βthe lady doth protest too much, me thinksβ - or head back to their desk muttering βonce more unto the breach!β Shakespeare had a way with words that makes his writing extremely relatable, even today. Ben and David Crystal tell Michael why so many of the bardβs sayings have slipped into our everyday chat.
Producer: Alice McKee, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Audio Bristol
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"Shakespeare has something to say about everything..."
Duration: 02:09
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- Tue 22 Aug 2023 16:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 28 Aug 2023 23:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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