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King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen
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What is King Lear about?
King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him.
Who hosts King Lear?
King Lear is hosted by William Shakespeare. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
What has King Lear covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Once on a Time (version 2 Dramatic Reading)-A. A. Milne" (24 August 2026, 324 minutes), "Dramatized Bible Stories of the Old Testament-King James Version (KJV)" (23 August 2026, 418 minutes), and "Hunchback-James Sheridan Knowles" (22 August 2026, 149 minutes).
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King Lear publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 157 minutes across 30 episodes.
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Booking probability for King Lear is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. King Lear requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. King Lear's contact route on record: verified email.
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William Shakespeare hosts King Lear, an arts podcast with 30 episodes published.
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005 - Act 5
Feb 26, 202629 minS0King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion...
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004 - Act 4
Feb 26, 202643 minS0King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion...
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003 - Act 3
Feb 26, 202639 minS0King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion...
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002 - Act 2
Feb 26, 202639 minS0King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion...
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001 - Act 1
Feb 26, 202654 minS0King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion...
King Lear
005 - Act 5
Feb 24, 202629 minS0King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion...
King Lear
004 - Act 4
Feb 24, 202643 minS0King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion...
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003 - Act 3
Feb 24, 202639 minS0King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion...
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