Shakespeare: Past Master | 2. Romeo and Juliet

Published: Nov. 23, 2023, midnight

b'Sophie Duncan delves into the playwright\\u2019s world-famous tragedy to reveal what it tells us about youth in the Tudor era\\n\\nThe doomed romance of young lovers Romeo and Juliet has captured imaginations across the centuries \\u2013 but what does William Shakespeare\\u2019s play tell us about the real experiences of youth at the time he was writing? Sophie Duncan offers her expert take.\\n\\nThe HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'