My Own Shakespeare: Wendy Cope

Synopsis: Radio series in which public figures are interviewed about their favourite bit of Shakespeare.
In this episode poet Wendy Cope chooses Sonnet 29 as the piece of Shakespeare that inspired her most. Performed by Don Warrington.
Series: My Own Shakespeare
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Transmission details: 14 May 2012 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration: 3 mins

Producer

Lucy Collingwood

Contributor

Wendy Cope

Cast

Don Warrington

Notes: Downloads of individual episodes are available via http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/myshakespeare (accessed 3 August 2012)
Transmission was throughout the day.
General: Public figures from all walks of life talk about the piece of Shakespeare that inspires them most. The pieces are read by well known actors.
History: This BBC radio series was broadcast across Radio 3 and Radio 4 in May 2012 and was made available for download afterwards. Each one is 1-3 minutes duration.
Reviews: Producer Lucy Collingwood has written a blog about the making of the series:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/radio4/2012/05/my_own_shakespeare.html (accessed August 2012)

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