R3 Shakespeare plays permanently downloadable as podcasts

[Nick Armstrong]

Can't see this referred to anywhere else, and have just found out about it.

As well as the excellent Night Waves discussion (Jonathan Miller, David Troughton etc etc) about The Tempest on Thursday night...http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01gvtwq

... the R3 production of it this evening will be available in its entirely to download as a podcast (as is Romeo & Juliet from the 29.4.12 broadcast): http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/so3

[french frank]

For some reason there has been dead silence on the R3 Shakespeare productions. I've downloaded the first two podcasts, and shall do the same with tonight's.

I find enthusing about anything R3 does these days increasingly wearying, physically and mentally. I haven't listened to either of the first two productions, but I suppose I shall do eventually.

[aeolium]

I didn't listen to Twelfth Night as I don't really care for any of WS' comedies. I might listen to R&J eventually if it is available as a podcast, and I'll definitely listen to The Tempest tonight or on LA during the week.

I find enthusing about anything R3 does these days increasingly wearying, physically and mentally.

Agreed, though they did come up with some excellent chamber music concerts last week. Sadly, the stamp of the marketing man Davie seems to be on much of what they do.

[Nick Armstrong]

I've downloaded the first two podcasts

Can't see any sign of a second podcast so far, just R&J. Am I being dense?

[french frank]

Can't see any sign of a second podcast so far, just R&J. Am I being dense?

Looks as if they're only available for a week, so you've missed Twelfth Night. I think it's still on LA ...

[Lateralthinking1]

There is a repeat of Twelfth Night tonight at 8.30pm. - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01g4vgj

The Stage - "The cast is incredibly strong........the play’s humour resides in the sub-plot which was here beefed up by David Tennant’s extraordinary performance as Malvolio."

The Telegraph - David Tennant is "astonishingly good."

The Guardian - "David Tennant's Malvolio was a particular delight in a version of the play that eschewed all gimmickry and instead simply showcased the brilliant language."

.......and the full review from Radio Drama Reviews Online - http://www.radiodramareviews.com/id1022.html

[Lateralthinking1]

There is a repeat of Twelfth Night tonight at 8.30pm. - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01g4vgj

The Stage - "The cast is incredibly strong........the play’s humour resides in the sub-plot which was here beefed up by David Tennant’s extraordinary performance as Malvolio."

The Telegraph - David Tennant is "astonishingly good."

The Guardian - "David Tennant's Malvolio was a particular delight in a version of the play that eschewed all gimmickry and instead simply showcased the brilliant language."

.......and the full review from Radio Drama Reviews Online - http://www.radiodramareviews.com/id1022.html

This was very good indeed. It reminded me how much of it I had forgotten since my school days! And while the humour is a little harsh at times, I was surprised that one of the farcical moments had me laughing out loud. It's on the I-Player for seven days.

[kleines c]

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