The Late Mr Shakespeare

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As a boy actor, Pickleherring played Viola, Juliet and Cleopatra. He was Shakespeare's favourite. Now, in his eighties he finally discovers what it means to fall in love. Starring Jim Broadbent as Pickleherring. Written by Robert Nye. Pickleherring .... Jim Broadbent Boy .... George Longworth Polly .... Jill Cardo Pompey Bum .... Dan Starkey Dramatised by Jonathan Broadbent. Director: Jeremy Mortimer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2008.