William Shakespeare: life of the week

History Extra podcast

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🗓️ 20 October 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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William Shakespeare is one of history’s most famous names – but how much do we really know about the man himself? And how did his family, education and marriage shape his works and influence his worldview? Speaking to Emily Briffett, Dr Paul Edmondson charts Shakespeare’s story, from humble beginnings to global cultural afterlife. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:01.7	Sharing intimate photos of her without her consent.
1:04.6	Unwanted touching. Unwanted comments. Unwanted nudes.
1:08.2	Controlling what she can and can't wear.
1:10.1	Controlling who she can and can't see. Controlling who she can and can't see.
1:11.9	Threatening her.
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