Classic BBC Radio Shakespeare: Romances: The Winter’s Tale; Pericles; The Tempest Audiobook (Free)

Three classic radio productions from the BBC archives starring Hannah Gordon, Tim Pigott-Smith, Paul Scofield and a bunch of celebrated acting talent.

These three famous plays, performed by a number of the best-known theatrical actors from the 20th Century, are the perfect way to commemorate England’s best dramatist.

The Winter’s Tale

One man’s consuming jealousy threatens to destroy both himself and the ones around him, but his actions arouse a passionate sense of honour, love, justice and personal- about Classic BBC Radio Shakespeare: Romances: The Winter’s Tale; Pericles; The Tempest sacrifice in users of his Court and family. First broadcast in 1982, starring Ronald Pickup as Leontes, with Hannah Gordon as Hermione and John Gielgud as Time.

Pericles

Pericles is haunted by Fate, buffeted by storms, driven from nation to country and cruelly separated from his wife and child. Having endured the waywardness of Lot of money, will he end up being reunited with his family? Initial broadcast in 1981, starring Tim Pigott-Smith as Pericles and Angharad Rees as Marina.

The Tempest

Set on an enchanted island ruled from the sorcerer Prospero, this spellbinding story of magic, illusion, forgiveness and repentance is among Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Initial broadcast in 1974, starring Paul Scofield as Prospero and Patrick Stewart as Caliban.

Documented at BBC Broadcasting Home and featuring the BBC Drama Repertory firm, with specially constructed music, that is classic radio drama at its finest. Duration: 7 hours 35 mins approx.