The Hamlet Podcast

Epizódy

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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (x) 13.09.2026 13min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. 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. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Bonus Episode: Horace and the Five Act Structure 12.09.2026 14min

  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!
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (ix) 10.09.2026 15min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Iago gives Roderigo some very serious advice. And even more explicit instructions. Put money in thy purse... Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (viii) 06.09.2026 12min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Left alone on stage, Roderigo complains to Iago of how desperate he's feeling... Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (vii) 03.09.2026 18min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | The scene continues - will Desdemona be going to Cyprus? What will Othello have to say? Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (vi) 30.08.2026 13min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. 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? Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  PUBLICATION DAY SPECIAL! 27.08.2026 33min

  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. 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.
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (v) 23.08.2026 19min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Desdemona arrives, and answers her father's complaints. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Macbeth | The Five Senses - Smell 22.08.2026 25min

  The Hamlet Podcast 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
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (iv) 20.08.2026 21min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello tells the story of how he wooed Desdemona. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (iii) 16.08.2026 18min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. 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. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Macbeth | The Five Senses - Touch 15.08.2026 18min

  The Hamlet Podcast 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
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three (ii) 13.08.2026 9min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene Three | Othello and Brabantio arrive at the Duke's Chamber, and accusations are hurled. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Three 09.08.2026 14min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. 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. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Macbeth | The Five Senses - Taste 08.08.2026 15min

  The Hamlet Podcast 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
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Two (ii) 06.08.2026 19min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. 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. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Othello | Act One, Scene Two 02.08.2026 15min

  The Hamlet Podcast - now bringing you a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. 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.... Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Macbeth | The Five Senses - Sound 01.08.2026 13min

  The Hamlet Podcast 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
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  Othello | Act One, Scene One (iv) 30.07.2026 19min

  The Hamlet Podcast - a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. Act One, Scene One | Iago makes himself scarce, and Brabantio rallies his household to hunt for Desdemona - led, would you believe, by Roderigo. Written and presented by Conor Hanratty
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  Othello | Act One, Scene One (iii) 26.07.2026 25min

  The Hamlet Podcast - a twice weekly exploration of Shakespeare's Othello. 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! Written and presented by Conor Hanratty