About this programme
Stars of theatre, television and film, including Jeremy Brett, Richard Briers, Ian McKellen and Christopher Walken, describe the challenge of playing Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Programme listing
Playing the Dane
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BBC Four
BBC Four
Last shown
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 21:30
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 21:30
Ended
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 22:20
Sun 8 Nov 2026, 22:20