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When Nicholas Shakespeare stumbled across a box of documents belonging to his late aunt he was completely unaware of where this discovery would take him. The Priscilla he remembered was very different from the glamorous, morally ambiguous young woman who emerged from the many love letters and journals, surrounded by suitors and living the dangerous existence of a British woman in a country controlled by the enemy. He had heard rumours that Priscilla had fought in the Resistance, but the truth turned out to be far more complicated.

Ian Fleming's greatest creation, James Bond, has had an enormous impact on our culture. What Bond represents about ideas of masculinity, the British national psyche, and global politics has shifted over time, as has the interpretation of the life of his author. But Fleming himself was more mysterious and subtle than anything he wrote. Nicholas Shakespeare is one of the most gifted biographers working today and his unprecedented access to the Fleming archives and his nose for a story make this a fresh and eye-opening picture of a man who lived his life in the shadow of his famous creation.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Six Minutes in May by Nicholas Shakespeare, read by Peter Noble. London, May 1940. Britain is under threat of invasion and Neville Chamberlain’s government is about to fall. It is hard for us to imagine the Second World War without Winston...

Bloomsbury presents Henry V: The Astonishing Rise of England's Greatest Warrior King, written and read by Dan Jones. Nominated for Best Audiobook: Non-Fiction at The Speakies (The British Audio Awards) A brand-new life of England’s greatest king from our bestselling medieval historian 'A...

Step into a poetic journey through the headlines with ”Thy News, by Bill Shakespeare,” a unique podcast where the timeless words of William Shakespeare meet the contemporary tales of the world. Imagine the dulcet tones of the Bard himself as he transforms the latest news into eloquent sonnets, blending the classical beauty of Elizabethan verse with the urgency of today’s events. In each episode, listeners are treated to a masterful performance by the iconic William Shakespeare, reciting the most impactful news stories in the form of his signature sonnets. Whether it’s politics, science...

Franklin Rossman, fka The Incomparable Shakespeare, keeps it a little cultured, a little hood. It's adult contemporary Hip-Hop convo covering everything from music to politics in about 10 minutes.

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. In a writing career that spanned over twenty years during the explosion of poetic and theatrical creativity of late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods, William Shakespeare produced a body of work that has become the bedrock of human...

"Shakespeare. Dead?" is from the April 21, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Jennifer Schuessler and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

Belfast Theatre director, Mick Gordon, and American Shakespeare scholar, Joe Sterrett, argue the case for Shakespeare’s plays in the current political scene.

"Shakespeare Explains the 2016 Election" is from the October 09, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Greenblatt and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Shakespeare, the Book Tour" is from the March 28, 2016, Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Jennifer Schuessler and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Acclaimed Australian actor and theatre director John Bell, AO, OBE, will set the stage for William Shakespeare's lessons on life and leadership in the 21st century in this years' ABC Boyer Lectures. Bell's four lectures, which mark the 63rd year of the ABC Boyer Lectures, will explore how Shakespeare remains essential reading in the 21st century, including his role in setting the stage for strong, smart and compassionate women. Bell will also draw on his personal experiences to reflect on what Shakespeare might teach us about how to live a 'good life'.

Henry VI, Part 1, also known as The First Part of Henry the Sixth, is a captivating history play penned by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1591. Set against the backdrop of King Henry VIs reign, this play explores the tumultuous period of Englands loss of its French territories and the power struggles that ignite the Wars of the Roses. Unlike its sequels, which delve deeper into noble conflicts and the ensuing violence, 1 Henry VI focuses on the intricate political maneuverings and personal rivalries that threaten to unravel the English political landscape. (Summary by ...

Dive into the turbulent world of Henry VI, Part 2, a captivating history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been penned in 1591. Set against the backdrop of King Henry VIs reign, this compelling narrative explores the Kings struggle to maintain order amid a fractious nobility, the tragic demise of his loyal advisor Duke Humphrey of Gloucester, and the ominous rise of the Duke of York. As the stage is set for the First Battle of St Albans, this play reveals a kingdom on the brink of civil war. The discord between powerful figures, such as Humphrey and Henry Beaufort, Bishop of ...

Hi, hallo und herzlich willkommen zu unserem Podcast! Wir, das sind Silas Julian Pfeifer und Tim Korylec, begeben uns auf eine spannende Reise durch gesellschaftskritische, politische und soziale Themen mit viel Niveau und mit viel Humor. Wir wollen Themen beleuchten, über die gesprochen werden sollte. Und wir holen uns Gäste an Bord, weil jeder etwas zu sagen hat. Aber spätestens wenn einer Shakespeare erwähnt, ist Schicht im Schacht ... Komm mir (bloß) nicht mit Shakespeare!