BBC Radio Podcasts from The Shakespeare Sessions

Who is Falstaff?

Toby Jones on playing the boisterous and fun-loving knight Falstaff in Henry IV Part 1

A raucous history play about a wayward Prince. Stars Toby Jones as the unruly Falstaff.

An updated version of Shakespeare's famous tragedy set in an imagined near future

Dr Islam Issa recaps events in the 1600s that influenced the character of Othello

Shakespeare's final tragicomedy co-written with John Fletcher

Disguises, betrayal and friendship in one of Shakespeare's earliest plays

A whistle-stop tour through Ancient Rome with writer and broadcaster Natalie Haynes.

A penetrating portrayal of political turmoil.

A journey to discover how crucial actor Richard Burbage was to Shakespeare

Gareth Malone and Margaret Drabble on strength and nature

Zoe Wanamaker on the world of play and Jim Al-Khalili on staying rational.

Hugh Quarshie on Othello’s blackness. Is the character coherent? Is the play racist?

David Hare and Martha Kearney on deviant psychology and fancy dress

Jools Holland on Falstaff & Kwame Kwei-Armah on falling in love with someone’s story

Shopaholic noblemen, a love library, a priceless book sold. The First Folio's journey.

Stephen Fry and Hilary Mantel bring us the Shakespearean speeches closest to their hearts

Benjamin Zephaniah and Rowan Williams share their favourite Shakespearean moments

Plot and pattern, shape and story. Emma Smith’s take on Shakespeare’s skilful touch.