This wonderful production of one of Shakespeare's most extraordinary tragedies is both true to the text and maintains the tempo of the piece. In every classically trained actors life there is a deep desire to play Hamlet. Lesser does a brilliant job with this performance. Personal and magestic - a must listen! Naxos
In this digitised age of shared information it is easy to take for granted the power of the printed word. Here Melvyn Bragg presents a vivid reminder of the book as agent of social, political and personal revolution. In the fascinating book accompanying the ITV series, Melvyn Bragg takes a look at the most important British books in history, and their long-lasting effects which can still be felt throughout the world today. Far from being a study of dry texts...