Theo Cowan

The Final Couplet

Arts EN ↓ 156 episodes

Join me, Theo Cowan, as I desperately attempt to work out what the hell William Shakespeare was going on about in all those sonnets. Don't worry, I create stupid little stories to accompany each one so you don't get too bored.

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Theo Cowan

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Latest episode

Aug 23, 2026

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Episodes

Shakespeare's Sonnet 30 ft. Emma Paetz 05.11.2023

A special episode with the brilliant Actor Emma Paetz star of HBO Max's Pennyworth and Gentleman Jack. Had a great time recording this, enjoy!

Shakespeare's Sonnet 29 29.10.2023

Judy Dench just read this on The Graham Norton Show, it was pretty good. I think this is my favourite Sonnet yet! We also continue our story of Shakespeare and the Shadowy Figure.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 28 22.10.2023

Shakespeare has a tough time sleeping at night cause he's in love. This should actually be called Sonnet 27 part 2 but I'll let Shakespeare off on this occasion.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 27 15.10.2023

Shakespeare's First Folio was created nearly 400 years ago. Why weren't the sonnets in it? Anyway, here's Sonnet 27 all about dreaming.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 26 08.10.2023

Shakespeare becomes real humble/faux humble in this one. Please help me decide which in the poll. We also continue our story of Shakespeare's unlikely friendship with a feral cat.

The Final Couplet (Trailer) 04.10.2023
Shakespeare's Sonnet 25 01.10.2023

Thank God this sonnet was easier to understand than Shakespeare's 24th Sonnet.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 24 25.09.2023

Probs Shakespeare's most confusing sonnet yet. I really tried to work out what the hell he's going on about in this one but it proved very difficult.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 23 17.09.2023

Shakespeare talks about bad actors and stuff...

Shakespeare's Sonnet 22 10.09.2023

Shakespeare talks about swapping hearts with his lover. In our story Ben Jonson makes a move on David and Shakespeare is fuming!

Shakespeare's Sonnet 21 03.09.2023

Shakespeare becomes a little bitter about other poets in this one. Our love story between William and David continues and there is an appearance from a familiar face.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 20 27.08.2023

This is a weird one but I love it. Shakespeare and David's relationship deepens...

Shakespeare's Sonnet 19 20.08.2023

Shakespeare has a go at "time" in this one and rails against wrinkles. It's pretty good.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 13.08.2023

Shall I compare thee to my previous 17 Sonnets? Yes that's right, it's a famous one and we are off the topic of hot guys having kids!

Shakespeare's Sonnet 17 06.08.2023

Big episode here. We wrap up our love story and we finish the set of sonnets about making young men have kids!

Shakespeare's Sonnet 16 30.07.2023

We are nearing the end of Shakespeare's Sonnets about having children. It's a shame because I could ready at least 100 more...

Shakespeare's Sonnet 15 23.07.2023

Has Shakespeare finally written a sonnet that isn't about having children? Listen to me get the most excited I've maybe ever been in my life.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 14 16.07.2023

The love triangle between Jon, Shakespeare and Shakespeare's Wife is really hotting up!

Shakespeare's Sonnet 13 09.07.2023

We've entered Shakespeare's teenage years!

Shakespeare's Sonnet 12 02.07.2023

Hey it's me again giving in depth analysis of Shakespeare's 12th Sonnet. Take a listen!

Shakespeare's Sonnet 11 25.06.2023

I delve into another of Shakespeare's sonnets in search of one that isn't forcing someone to have a child.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 10 18.06.2023

Shakespeare gets personal in this one, and I’m here for it.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 9 11.06.2023

Shakespeare holds no prisoners with Sonnet 9, get ready.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 8 04.06.2023

In this Episode Shakespeare compares music to having a kid. Cool eh? Take a listen to find out more.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 7 28.05.2023

Another week, another Sonnet. What will this one be about? More importantly, what will Jon and Shakespeare’s wife make of each other?

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