The Hamlet Podcast

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Act V Scene ii - Edgar and Gloucester take refuge under a tree.

Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Act V Scene i - Edgar makes his suit to Albany, and then Edmund reveals how he really feels about Regan and Goneril.

Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Act V Scene i - At Dover, Edmund, Albany, Regan and Goneril start to plan for the impending battles.

Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Act IV Scene vii - We end Act IV with tears, forgiveness, and a little bit of German gossip.

Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Act IV Scene vii - Lear wakes, and a poignant recognition scene ensues.

Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Act IV Scene vii - Cordelia and the Doctor ponder Lear's condition, as he seems on the brink of waking.

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Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Act IV Scene vii - At the French camp, Lear sleeps while Cordelia and Kent determine what to do next.

Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's King Lear.

Act IV Scene vi - We reach the end of Act 4 Scene 6, as Edgar deals with Oswald and his despairing but lucid father.

Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

This year's seasonal offering takes the form of a voyage, exploring resonances inspired by the carol "I Saw Three Ships". Today, the third and final episode recounts the tale of the Sea Venture. The real life escapades of this important ship inspired Shakespeare's most famous maritime fantasy, The Tempest, and this episode will transport you all the way into 2026. Happy New Year! 🎄

This year's seasonal offering takes the form of a voyage, exploring resonances inspired by the carol "I Saw Three Ships". Today, for Episode 02, we board the delicate barque of the Sonnets. Seasons greetings to you! 🎄