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Radio 3 Unwind,24 Jun 2026,60 mins

Head into relaxation with Hamnet and The Merchant of Venice

Cinematic Soundtracks

Available for 29 days

Head into the relaxing realms of soundtracks with Edith Bowman through Shakespeare’s musical legacy on film. From Toru Takemitsu’s Ran to Max Richter’s Hamnet and Patrick Doyle’s classic scores, we explore how the Bard’s enduring themes of love and power have inspired timeless soundscapes across cinema. A Granny Eats Wolf Production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Of Agnes
    Of Agnes
    Max Richter
  3. 2.
    You Stop My Heart
    You Stop My Heart
    Steven Price
  4. 3.
    Presenting Margaret to Henry
    Presenting Margaret to Henry
    Dan Jones & BBC National Orchestra of Wales