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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 13, 2026King Henry VI Part 2 Act 1In which the noble court convenes to celebrate the marriage of King Henry to Queen Margaret, yet beneath the joyous veneer, disquiet and discord brew among the peers, who debate the loss of French territories and the shifting tides of power. While aspirations and ambitions entwine like thorny vines, dark omens and whispered schemes hint at the fragile state of governance and the tensions that stir within the realm....more41minPlay
May 12, 2026King Henry VI Part 5 Act 5In which the weary lords of England grapple with matters of love and war, as noble Suffolke captures fair Margaret and doth woo her hand to secure peace and royal alliance, whilst the innocent Joan is condemned for her heavenly mission. The King himself, beset by tender passion and counsel, is moved to summon Margaret to his side, setting forth a hopeful prospect of union that may sway the fate of kingdoms....more32minPlay
May 11, 2026King Henry VI Part 4 Act 4In which the seeds of discord are sown among noble English lords, whose private quarrels threaten the unity and honour of the realm amidst the turmoil of foreign war. Meanwhile, valiant Talbot and his son face fierce battle with death’s shadow looming, whilst French forces and dark enchantments stir ominously to claim their due....more33minPlay
May 10, 2026King Henry VI Part 3 Act 3In which a fierce discord brews among noble lords, threatening the peace of the realm as their strife spills into the streets, and the young King Henry earnestly beseeches unity and concord amongst his subjects. Meanwhile, on the distant French stage, valorous commanders and cunning strategists engage in warlike manoeuvres and politic parleys, with allegiances wavering and honour contested beneath the shadows of ambition and fate....more28minPlay
May 09, 2026King Henry VI Part 2 Act 2In which the valiant Talbot leads a daring night assault upon the French, challenging the prowess of their famed maiden warrior, while political tensions rise in England through a heated dispute marked by emblems of red and white roses. Meanwhile, the aged Mortimer imparts to his nephew Richard the grievous tale of his family’s fall from grace, setting the stage for noble ambitions entwined with bitter grievances....more28minPlay
May 08, 2026King Henry VI Part 1 Act 1In which the noble lords of England, mourning their late king and beset by grievous losses in France, find their honour and unity oft contested amidst siege and treachery, whilst a resolute maiden, endowed with heavenly prophecy and martial prowess, doth arise to challenge the tide of war. In which valorous deeds and impassioned strife mingle with the weighty affairs of state and faith, illuminating the fragile splendour and grievous burdens of sovereignty upon the tempestuous field of battle....more37minPlay
May 07, 2026The Taming of the Shrew Act 5In which the intricate disguises and mistaken identities entwine most curiously, lending humour and confusion to the gathering kin and suitors within Lucentio’s domicile; and the playful contest of wits and wills among spouses doth come to a telling and decorous close. Herein is shown the gentle art of reconciliation, where love and obedience are tenderly discoursed, and the bonds of marriage are affirmed amid consent and mirth....more19minPlay
May 06, 2026The Taming of the Shrew Act 4In which the fiery exchanges and comical mishaps of masters and servants alike make manifest the sharp frosts heating the spirits of those newly wed, whilst devices of disguise and cunning wooing begin to weave their delicate webs amid fair Bianca and her suitors. Throughout the scene, words clash as fiercely as wills, with a husband’s stern kindness and a bride’s quick wit setting the stage for the taming game that doth slowly unfold....more40minPlay
May 05, 2026The Taming of the Shrew Act 3In which the discourse of music and scholarly arts interlaces with amorous pursuits, unveiling both wit and rivalry among suitors vying for fair Bianca’s favour, whilst the tempestuous Katherine’s fate draws near as her awaited husband doth arrive in a most uncouth guise. The mirth and commotion of a hastened wedding-day unfold, revealing spirited defiance and bold assertions of dominion, as the household prepares for nuptial festivities wrapped in both jest and earnest intent....more20minPlay
May 04, 2026The Taming of the Shrew Act 2In which fair Baptista’s daughters vie for suitors’ favour amidst sharp words and sharper wit, as a bold gentleman named Petruchio arrives with fiery intent to wed the spirited Katherina. The scene unfolds with lively discourse, crafty proposals, and the promise of impending marriages, revealing both tempestuous tempers and cunning designs....more22minPlay
FAQs about The Shakespeare Library:How many episodes does The Shakespeare Library have?The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.