The Hamlet Podcast

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Act I, Scene ii - The scene concludes with the bloody captain's last bit of news, and a strange messenger from elsewhere... Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Act I, Scene ii - We are plunged almost head-first into the gruesome violence that currently plagues Scotland, as various revolts have sprung up against King Duncan. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

One episode into the play and we've already finished Macbeth Act One Scene One, and so already it's time for a bonus episode. I couldn't really start anywhere other than with Ninagawa Macbeth, one of the most remarkable versions of the play in the last 50 years.

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Act I, Scene i - A whole new chapter! We begin the play with Act One Scene One - fair is foul, and foul is fair... Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - NEWS! by Conor Hanratty

For Shakespeare's birthday (April 23, 2022) we take a look at the new film The Northman, a retelling of the legend of Amleth.

As a final contribution (for now!) we take a little look at some of the countless artworks that follow on from Hamlet, either as sequels, prequels or other approaches.

Bonus Episode: Sir Laurence Olivier by Conor Hanratty

Bonus Episode: Words Words Words... by Conor Hanratty

Bonus Episode: Hamlet on Screen by Conor Hanratty

Bonus Episode: Playing Hamlet by Conor Hanratty

Bonus Episode: Sir John Gielgud by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Horatio and Fortinbras speak, and determine what must happen next. We have reached the end of the play, and the end of our journey together. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Hamlet dies, just as Fortinbras and the ambassadors return. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Hamlet knows the end is close, and so he speaks with Horatio. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - In the aftermath of his mother's death, Hamlet acts. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Hamlet and Laertes fight again. Gertrude falls. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Hamlet and Laertes fight. Hamlet seems to be the stronger swordsman. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Claudius addresses the room before the duel begins. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Laertes responds to Hamlet, and they prepare to fight. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - The court assembles, and Hamlet addresses Laertes. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Hamlet explains his determination. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Hamlet and Horatio talk about Osric and his notions. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Osric explains what Claudius wants to bet on. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

The Hamlet Podcast - a weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Act V, Scene ii - Osric gets dangerously close to the point. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty