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  1. Othello | Act Two, Scene One (vii)

    1 november 2026 · 10 min

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    Act Two, Scene One: Iago is left alone onstage and tells us exactly what he's planning. And maybe why, too.

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  2. Othello | Act Two, Scene One (vi)

    26 oktober 2026 · 19 min

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    Act Two, Scene One: Iago and Roderigo are left on stage, and Iago reveals his plans.

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  3. Othello | Act Two, Scene One (v)

    18 oktober 2026 · 16 min

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    Act Two, Scene One: Othello finally arrives in Cyprus!

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  4. Othello | Act Two, Scene One (iv)

    12 oktober 2026 · 21 min

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    Act Two, Scene One: In a rather sour exchange, Iago hold forth, sharing his opinions of women. Not the most pleasant episode to write, alas, but it's in important insight into the play's central antagonist.

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  5. Othello | Act Two, Scene One (iii)

    4 oktober 2026 · 10 min

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    Act Two, Scene One: The arrivals continue, as the ships continue to reach port in Cyprus.

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  6. Othello | Act Two, Scene One (ii)

    3 oktober 2026 · 11 min

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    Act Two, Scene One: Cassio appears, as another ship appears at port in Cyprus.

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  7. Othello | Act Two, Scene One

    27 september 2026 · 11 min

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    Act Two, Scene One: we arrive in Cyprus, and meet the governor Montano as he and some fellow soldiers observe a wild storm at sea.

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  8. Bonus Episode: Cyprus

    25 september 2026 · 12 min

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    Before we begin Act Two or land on the shores of Cyprus, here is a bonus episode talking about how Shakespeare may (and may not) have imagined the island.

  9. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (x)

    13 september 2026 · 13 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | In this last episode covering this scene, Iago switches back into verse and (for the first time in the play) he speaks a soliloquy directly to us in the audience.

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  10. Bonus Episode: Horace and the Five Act Structure

    12 september 2026 · 15 min

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    In answer to the recent competition, here's a bonus episode discussing how Shakespeare's plays came to be divided into the five act structure that has come down to us. A mystery solved!

  11. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (ix)

    10 september 2026 · 16 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | Iago gives Roderigo some very serious advice. And even more explicit instructions. Put money in thy purse...

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  12. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (viii)

    6 september 2026 · 13 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | Left alone on stage, Roderigo complains to Iago of how desperate he's feeling...

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  13. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (vii)

    3 september 2026 · 18 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | The scene continues - will Desdemona be going to Cyprus? What will Othello have to say?

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  14. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (vi)

    30 augustus 2026 · 14 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | Othello is to be sent to Cyprus to fight against the Ottomans - but what is to become of his new wife?

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  15. PUBLICATION DAY SPECIAL!

    28 augustus 2026 · 33 min

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    A special bonus episode featuring an interview with my co-writer, Amy Smith, all about her work, my work, and particularly about OUR BOOK, released today, August 27, 2026. Lees meer

    There's also a discount code for all Hamlet Podcast listeners - if you buy our book from Bloomsbury dot com, you can get a 35% discount using the code BTGMACBETH35 - and there's also a competition within the episode for a FREE copy. But for that you'll have to listen through.

    *Please note: the episode erroneously left out the 5! - so the code in full is BTGMACBETH35

    I hope you will enjoy this special chat, and know how grateful I am for your continued support.

  16. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (v)

    23 augustus 2026 · 20 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | Desdemona arrives, and answers her father's complaints.

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  17. Macbeth | The Five Senses - Smell

    23 augustus 2026 · 25 min

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    As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are revisiting Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. Most of this is material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you!

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  18. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (iv)

    21 augustus 2026 · 22 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | Othello tells the story of how he wooed Desdemona.

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  19. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (iii)

    16 augustus 2026 · 18 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | Othello gets to speak for himself - and shows himself a very fine orator, putting his life on the line in the most extraordinary way.

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  20. Macbeth | The Five Senses - Touch

    16 augustus 2026 · 18 min

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    As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are revisiting Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. Most of this is material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you!

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  21. Othello | Act One, Scene Three (ii)

    13 augustus 2026 · 9 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | Othello and Brabantio arrive at the Duke's Chamber, and accusations are hurled.

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  22. Othello | Act One, Scene Three

    9 augustus 2026 · 14 min

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    Act One, Scene Three | We shift to the Duke's chamber, where reports are flying in about the threat to Cyprus from the Ottoman empire.

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  23. Macbeth | The Five Senses - Taste

    9 augustus 2026 · 16 min

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    As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are going to revisit Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. All of this will be material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you!

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  24. Othello | Act One, Scene Two (ii)

    7 augustus 2026 · 19 min

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    Act One, Scene Two | Brabantio and his cohort appear, furious, but Othello shows real authority in how he handles the situation - despite yet more racist abuse from the old man.

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  25. Othello | Act One, Scene Two

    2 augustus 2026 · 16 min

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    Act One, Scene Two | Iago has found Othello - at the Sagittary, as planned - and it seems that all of Venice is abuzz tonight. But not, perhaps, with news of Othello's marriage....

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  26. Macbeth | The Five Senses - Sound

    2 augustus 2026 · 13 min

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    As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are going to revisit Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. All of this will be material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you!

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  27. Othello | Act One, Scene One (iv)

    31 juli 2026 · 19 min

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    Act One, Scene One | Iago makes himself scarce, and Brabantio rallies his household to hunt for Desdemona - led, would you believe, by Roderigo.

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  28. Othello | Act One, Scene One (iii)

    26 juli 2026 · 25 min

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    Act One, Scene One | Brabantio appears, the racism continues, and first we dicsuss Commedia dell'Arte - for reasons that will become clear as we proceed!

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  29. Macbeth | The Five Senses - Sight

    25 juli 2026 · 12 min

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    As a countdown to the release of my new book on August 27th, we are going to revisit Macbeth through the lens of the five senses. All of this will be material that escaped both the book AND the podcast - so it's all new, just for you!

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  30. Othello | Act One, Scene One (ii)

    24 juli 2026 · 20 min

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    Act One, Scene One | Iago reveals some choice information about himself, but Roderigo fixates on other matters.

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  31. Othello | Act One, Scene One

    20 juli 2026 · 17 min

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    Act One, Scene One | Roderigo and Iago enter, arguing over some bad news.

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  32. OTHELLO - Introduction

    11 juli 2026 · 16 min

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    Greetings from Venice! I am here on holiday but figured this was the right place to launch our journey through Othello. Episode 01 will be with you in just a couple of days but this introduction will lay some groundwork for the story.

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  33. King Lear | Episode 109 - Never Never Never Never Never

    1 juni 2026 · 32 min

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    Act V Scene iii - We reach the end of King Lear. This is maybe the longest ever single episode of the podcast, but it felt impossible to divide up the final moments of the play - from Lear's entrance to the ending, it demanded to be a single episode.

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  34. King Lear | Episode 108 - Some Good I Mean To Do

    25 mei 2026 · 17 min

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    Act V Scene iii - More revelations, more deaths, and a surprise move from Edmund.

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  35. OTHELLO | Trailer

    17 mei 2026 · 3 min

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    Coming this June - after a little break to recover from the end of King Lear, we shall begin a journey through Shakespeare's Othello. I hope you'll join me.

  36. King Lear | Episode 107 - List A Brief Tale

    17 mei 2026 · 18 min

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    Act V Scene iii - Edgar unmasks, and tells tale upon tale of what he has been through.

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  37. King Lear | Episode 106 - Ask Me Not What I Know

    10 mei 2026 · 20 min

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    Act V Scene iii - A challenger appears, insults are traded, and a victor emerges...

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  38. King Lear | Episode 105 - A Manifold Traitor

    4 mei 2026 · 13 min

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    Act V Scene iii - Trial by combat looms: the tension is high and Regan seems very unwell indeed...

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  39. King Lear | Episode 104 - An Interlude!

    26 april 2026 · 16 min

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    Act V Scene iii - Regan enters the chat, but then Albany shocks everyone.

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  40. King Lear | Episode 103 - Not As A Brother

    19 april 2026 · 9 min

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    Act V Scene iii - Albany and Edmund discuss their next steps.

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  41. King Lear | Episode 102 - Thy Great Employment

    12 april 2026 · 7 min

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    Act V Scene iii - Edmund sends a Captain with a chilling note.

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  42. King Lear | Episode 101 - Gilded Butterflies

    29 maart 2026 · 14 min

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    Act V Scene iii - Lear and Cordelia are brought on, as prisoners.

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  43. King Lear | Episode 100 - Ripeness Is All

    23 maart 2026 · 15 min

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    Act V Scene ii - Edgar and Gloucester take refuge under a tree.

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  44. King Lear | Episode 99 - To Defend, Not To Debate

    16 maart 2026 · 15 min

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    Act V Scene i - Edgar makes his suit to Albany, and then Edmund reveals how he really feels about Regan and Goneril.

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  45. King Lear | Episode 98 - Do You Not Love My Sister?

    8 maart 2026 · 13 min

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    Act V Scene i - At Dover, Edmund, Albany, Regan and Goneril start to plan for the impending battles.

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  46. King Lear | Episode 97 - Forget and Forgive

    1 maart 2026 · 12 min

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    Act IV Scene vii - We end Act IV with tears, forgiveness, and a little bit of German gossip.

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  47. King Lear | Episode 96 - A Very Foolish Fond Old Man

    23 februari 2026 · 18 min

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    Act IV Scene vii - Lear wakes, and a poignant recognition scene ensues.

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  48. King Lear | Episode 95 - Rogues Forlorn

    16 februari 2026 · 14 min

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    Act IV Scene vii - Cordelia and the Doctor ponder Lear's condition, as he seems on the brink of waking.

    *PLUS - news of my forthcoming book! If you'd like 25% off, pre-order it from Waterstones THIS WEEK, Feb 17-20, 2026. Search for it under my name, Bloomsbury Teacher Introductions, Macbeth, and my co-author Amy Smith.*

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  49. King Lear | Episode 94 - This Child-Changed Father

    11 januari 2026 · 9 min

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    Act IV Scene vii - At the French camp, Lear sleeps while Cordelia and Kent determine what to do next.

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty

  50. King Lear | Episode 93 - Ungracious Paper

    4 januari 2026 · 15 min

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    Act IV Scene vi - We reach the end of Act 4 Scene 6, as Edgar deals with Oswald and his despairing but lucid father.

    Written and presented by Conor Hanratty