William Shakespeare

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2026

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Narrated by: Simon Mattacks Written by: Jo Steer Known as one of the greatest English writers of all time... William Shakespeare’s words have drifted through centuries like a quiet river of dreams. From the cobbled streets of Stratford-upon-Avon to the candlelit stages of London, his plays and poems gave voice to love, ambition, sorrow, and wonder. Writing by flickering light, he shaped characters that still breathe in our imagination, long after the curtains have fallen. Tonight, wander through the life, language, and lasting legacy of William Shakespeare, as you drift into a peaceful and dream-filled sleep. Includes mentions of: Literature & Literary History, Romance, History, British History, Family, Arguing #history #sleep #bedtime #literature #Shakespeare About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:37.3	William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon, a man who left an enduring impact on English language and literature.
1:53.0	You might have read his plays, seen them performed in the theatre,
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