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5. The Fading Pageant
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William reflects on old age, writes King Lear and The Tempest - then after a fire, he leaves London. Concluded by Toby Stephens.
At 40, William starts to reflect on old age.
He finds inspiration for his play King Lear, writes his final work for the stage - The Tempest.
After the Globe is burnt down, he returns to Warwickshire and to his family.
Reconstructing the life, work and era of William Shakespeare.
Written by Stephen Greenblatt and abridged by Miranda Davies
Read by Toby Stephens
Excerpts read by:
Alice Hart
John Rowe
Producer: Emma Harding
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2004.
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