Shakespeare's notorious 'Scottish play' describes how ambition, lust for power, and the prophecy of three evil witches transform a brave nobleman into a traitor and murderous tyrant. Retold by...

Shakespeare's tragic tale of the tormented prince of Denmark, his failure to avenge his father's murder and his descent into madness is stirringly retold by award-winning author Leon Garfield....

Simon Russell Beale and Clare Higgins read some of Shakespeare's best-loved stories, skilfully abridged and adapted by Leon Garfield. The plays featured include: As You Like It, Hamlet, Julius...

Shakespeare's history of the most famous ruler of ancient Rome, his murder by Brutus and a group of conspirators, and the ensuing chaos and civil war is searingly retold by award-winning author...

Shakespeare's light-hearted comedy of mistaken identity, tangled lovers, meddling fairies and bumbling amateur actors set in a wood on Midsummer Night is vividly retold by award-winning author...