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Did Shakespeare really write his plays?
RSC artistic director Gregory Doran's view on the conspiracy theories.
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    Did Shakespeare really write his plays?
  2. Gillian Clarke's Running away to the Sea
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    Gillian Clarke's Running away to the Sea
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  4. Imtiaz Dharkar's The Trick
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  5. The Habit of Light by Gillian Clarke
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  6. Michael Palin on growing a moustache for new movies
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  7. Russell T Davies on young women and suicide
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    Russell T Davies on young women and suicide
  8. Susan Calman on growing up gay
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    Susan Calman on growing up gay
  9. David Roberts' drawing tips
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    David Roberts' drawing tips
  10. Why are Germans more welcoming to migrants?
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    Why are Germans more welcoming to migrants?
  11. Maxine Peake on working with choreographer Arlene Phillips
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    Maxine Peake on working with choreographer Arlene Phillips
  12. Caitlin Moran reads from her latest book Moranifesto
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    Caitlin Moran reads from her latest book Moranifesto
  13. Marlon James: Full session
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    Marlon James: Full session
  14. Fay Weldon reads an extract from her new novel Before the War
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    Fay Weldon reads an extract from her new novel Before the War
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