Shakespeare Re-Told
As part of the BBC's Shakespeare Re-Told season, BBC FOUR presents 'A Waste of Shame', a lush drama exploring the story behind Shakespeare's Love Sonnets.
The inner thoughts and private life of the Swan of Avon provides a new perspective on a very human Shakespeare. Discover more about A Waste of Shame.
As part of the BBC's Shakespeare Re-Told season, BBC FOUR presents 'A Waste of Shame', a lush drama exploring the story behind Shakespeare's Love Sonnets.
The inner thoughts and private life of the Swan of Avon provides a new perspective on a very human Shakespeare. Discover more about A Waste of Shame.
In modern dress?
From cross dressing to racism, was the Bard a man of his time, or ours? Is Shakespeare our contemporary?
Shakespeare's key players
Go behind the scenes of Shakespeare's private life. Meet Shakespeare's family.
Reason and rhyme
A love triangle, A dark lady - the life of Shakespeare... or Shakespearean life? Decode the sonnets.
William on William
Go behind the drama and find out more about A Waste of Shame screenwriter William Boyd and the process of imagining the Bard.
Further reading
Like to learn more about Shakespeare's sonnets or literature? We've a selection of books and weblinks.
Follow your interest
Inspired by Shakespeare? Seduced by his Sonnets? We've a selection of courses for the literary and dramatic. Find out more in taking it further.
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