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Everyday Shakespeare

Michael talks to Ben and David Crystal about the Shakespeare quotes we use every day, without even realising.

Michael Rosen talks to Ben and David Crystal about the Shakespeare quotes we use every day, without even realising.

We鈥檝e all heard someone roll their eyes and say 鈥渢he lady doth protest too much, me thinks鈥 - or head back to their desk muttering 鈥渙nce more unto the breach!鈥 Shakespeare had a way with words that makes his writing extremely relatable, even today. Ben and David Crystal tell Michael why so many of the bard鈥檚 sayings have slipped into our everyday chat.

Producer: Alice McKee, 91热爆 Audio Bristol

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Mon 28 Aug 2023 23:00

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