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Attend, good listener, and lend thine ear to a noble feast of words: a podcast wherein the plays of Shakespeare are spoken whole and unabridged, scene by scene and act by act, that none of their majes... more
FAQs about The Shakespeare Library:How many episodes does The Shakespeare Library have?The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.
May 23, 2026Titus Andronicus Act 1In which the noble and valiant Titus Andronicus returns to Rome from triumphant war, honoured and celebrated by the people and senators, amidst the stirring rivalries for imperial power and the weighty ceremonies of burial for his fallen sons. Therein also unfolds the choosing of an emperor, the weaving of alliances and bitter disputes amongst kinsfolk and princes, as Tamora the Queen of the Goths is set to wed into Rome’s highest station, bringing with her both hope and shadow upon the city’s august stage....more29minPlay
May 22, 2026King Henry VI Part 3 Act 5In which the tides of war surge vehemently, as brethren from noble houses contend with fiery resolve, and the frailties of loyalty and ambition cast dark shadows upon the battlefield. Amidst the storm of clashing steel and severed ties, the echoes of fate weave a somber tapestry of triumph and tragedy, wherein kings rise and fall, and the throne’s fragile peace hangs by a thread....more32minPlay
May 21, 2026King Henry VI Part 3 Act 4In which the fractured realms of England are rent by schemes of rival kings and shifting alliances, as noble houses conspire and contend beneath a canopy of war and fragile loyalty. The tides of power ebb and flow with stealthy escapes, stirring proclamations, and the dawn of fresh conflict in the shadowed cities and fields....more33minPlay
May 20, 2026King Henry VI Part 3 Act 3In which the fallen king, bereft of crown and country, muses on the fickle loyalties of men and the worldly measure of contentment, while diverse lords and ladies weave courts of favour, marriage, and allegiance amid the tides of power. And foreign monarchs and noble peers convene, plotting alliances and war, as ambition and sorrow interlace to set the stage for strife and royal reckonings....more35minPlay
May 19, 2026King Henry VI Part 3 Act 2In which the noble houses of York and Lancaster contend fiercely for the crown, their warfare marked by sorrowful loss, bitter taunts, and the heavy toll of kin turned against kin. The tale unfolds with valiant hearts steeled for vengeance and fragile hopes weighed by the cruel fate of fractured loyalties and the haunting spectre of civil strife....more42minPlay
May 18, 2026King Henry VI Part 3 Act 1In which the noble Houses of York and Lancaster engage in grim discourse and parley, sowing seeds of strife amidst claims to the English crown with fervent speeches and bitter recriminations. The haunting visage of loss and vengeance is laid bare as sorrow and wrath entwine, heralding the tempest of civil war that doth loom o’er the land....more35minPlay
May 17, 2026King Henry VI Part 2 Act 5In which the noble Lords engage in fiery debate and fierce battle, each championing their cause with resolute spirits and sharp tongues amidst the tumult of war. The air is thick with honour, betrayal, and the heavy weight of lineage, as ancient grudges and youthful fury set the stage for a contest that shakes the very ground of England....more21minPlay
May 16, 2026King Henry VI Part 2 Act 4In which the tumults of England rise as the ambitious and unruly rally beneath the fiery banner of Jack Cade, seeking to overturn the established order with bold cries of change and the clashing of steel. Meanwhile, nobles and kings alike grapple with rebellion and shifting loyalties, as honor and power intertwine amid a land beset by unrest and strife....more49minPlay
May 15, 2026King Henry VI Part 2 Act 3In which the noble court is shadowed by suspicion and dark accusations, and the fate of Duke Humfrey, beset by intrigue and mistrust, stirs the hearts of lords and king alike, whilst the common folk's unrest begins to murmur a rising storm. Herein lies a tale of power and peril, where grim resolves are wrought and the fragile peace of England’s realm is tossed upon the winds of distrust and secret counsel....more48minPlay
May 14, 2026King Henry VI Part 2 Act 2In which the realm’s peace is marred by sharp disputes amongst lords and a miraculous healing, whilst secret claims to the crown are whispered in shadowed counsel; and amid accusations and banishments, the fall of noble pride is witnessed in public shame and woe. The dance of power and loyalty shifts, as solemn processions and personal grief reveal the tender heart beneath the armour of state....more30minPlay
FAQs about The Shakespeare Library:How many episodes does The Shakespeare Library have?The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.