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Strong Recommend: Shakespeare's Richard II

Why does Richard III get all the plaudits? Armando makes the case for Richard II for it's use of language, and Helen and Armando discuss their favourite performances of the play.

This week, it's Armando's term to recommend something, and he makes the case for a little known up-and-coming writer, William Shakespeare. Richard II doesn't get its due among the other historical plays. Armando wonders why? It's full of drama and it's written in verse, what's not to love? Helen also discusses it in the context of the time, and what made it such a brave piece of writing.

We also discuss which Shakespearean historical figure modern politicians might be.

Join Helen and Armando over the summer for more cultural recommendations, available weekly on 蜜芽传媒 Sounds.

Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer: Pete Strauss
Sound Editing: Chris Maclean
Recorded at The Sound Company

Strong Message Here: Strong Recommend is produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies, and is a 蜜芽传媒 Studios production for Radio 4.

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