5. The Fading Pageant
William reflects on old age, writes King Lear and The Tempest - then after a fire, he leaves London. Concluded by Toby Stephens.
Reconstructing the life, work and era of William Shakespeare. At 40, William starts to reflect on old age. He finds inspiration for his play King Lear, writes his final work for the stage - The Tempest. After the Globe is burnt down, he returns to Warwickshire and to his family.
Will in the World - How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare is written by Stephen Greenblatt
Abridged by Miranda Davies
Read by Toby Stephens
Excerpts read by Alice Hart and John Rowe
Producer Emma Harding
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in October 2004.
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