Shakespeare's Restless World

Making a selection of objects from the British Museum and collections across the UK, Neil MacGregor uncovers the stories they tell about Shakespeare's world.

20. Shakespeare Goes Global
May 11, 2012 – 13:50
19. The Theatres of Cruelty
May 10, 2012 – 13:51
18. London Becomes Rome
May 9, 2012 – 13:56
17. Plague and the Playhouse
May 8, 2012 – 13:50
16. A Time of Change, a Change of Time
May 7, 2012 – 13:55
15. The Flag That Failed
May 4, 2012 – 13:49
14. Disguise and Deception
May 3, 2012 – 13:46
13. From London to Marrakech
May 2, 2012 – 13:47
12. Sex and the City
May 1, 2012 – 13:54
11. Treason and Plots
Apr 30, 2012 – 13:53
10. Toil and Trouble
Apr 27, 2012 – 13:49
9. New Science, Old Magic
Apr 26, 2012 – 14:05
8. City Life, Urban Strife
Apr 25, 2012 – 13:56
7. Ireland: Failures in the Present
Apr 24, 2012 – 13:50
6. Europe: Triumphs of the Past
Apr 23, 2012 – 13:43
5. Swordplay and Swagger
Apr 20, 2012 – 13:44
4. Life without Elizabeth
Apr 19, 2012 – 13:46
3. Snacking Through Shakespeare
Apr 18, 2012 – 13:53
2. Communion and Conscience
Apr 17, 2012 – 13:52
1. England Goes Global
Apr 16, 2012 – 13:47

Recent Reviews

to act

Wonderful

I’ve listened to this about 15 times. It first kept me company on New Year’s Eve 2013 in a tiny Fawlty Towers-like B&B in Scotland😆. I keep coming back because I hear something in a way I hadn’t before. It is so enjoyable and Neil makes me feel like I’m right there looking at the objects with him. I never tire of this program.
sfoderick

I keep on hoping there will be more at some point

The series is old, but I keep on coming back - hoping there will be more at some point. Insightful and fun to listen to.
NomisY

Excellent

If you enjoy Shakespeare and want to get more from the plays this is a great resource.
cpragman

Loved it!

Heard the ad for this in the 100 objects feed. Listened to all the episodes in 3 days. Loved them! Now I want more. What will the next project be?
Squeeky714

I liked 100 objects better

Maybe it's because I'm an archaeology student, but I liked the 100 objects series better. This one isn't bad, though.
lingua203

Excellent!

Neil MacGregor is doing it again! He's back, he's full of insights about history and politics and commentaries about Shakespeare. He makes you look at the plays you thought you in new completely new ways. Very worthwhile!
Henry89

Welcome Back!!!!

I have listened to the 100 Objects podcasts at least three times through. I am so glad to have Neils' voice back! I wish other museums would follow his lead and discuss their collections in this format it makes subsequent visits so much more rewarding.
sandy, like the beach

Mr MacGregor makes anything interesting!

I have missed his voice and am looking forward to a long series of informative podcasts. Glad to have you back, Neil :)