Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Episode Two examines Anthony Burgess's relationship with Shakespeare and his works, including discussions of his Shakespeare biography, his novel Nothing Like the Sun and his imaginative interpretation of the bard's life. Featuring music from the little-known and unfilmed musical The Bawdy Bard and Burgess's Shakespeare ballet, Mr WS, this is a fascinating exploration of one of the great influences on Burgess's creative life.
Episode Two examines Anthony Burgess's relationship with Shakespeare and his works, including discussions of his Shakespeare biography, his novel Nothing Like the Sun and his imaginative interpretation of the bard's life. Featuring music from the little-known and unfilmed musical The Bawdy Bard and Burgess's Shakespeare ballet, Mr WS, this is a fascinating exploration of one of the great influences on Burgess's creative life.
