Will in the World

Synopsis
Radio series. A five-part daily reading (4-8/10/2004) from Stephen Greenblatt’s book Will in the World investigating Shakespeare’s life, work and the times he lived in. Abridged by Miranda Davies. Read by Toby Stephens with excerpts throughout the week read by Alice Hart and John Rowe.
Series
Book of the Week
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
4 Oct 2004 at 09:45 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
15 mins

Credits

Producer
Emma Harding
Contributor
Stephen Greenblatt
Cast
Alice Hart 
John Rowe 
Toby Stephens 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
biographies; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Will in the World". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37144 (Accessed 26 Mar 2026)