Episodes
| First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20060305 | 20080601 |
One of the foremost playwrights of his generation creates a startling new perspective on an age-old story.
Shylock's close friend Antonio needs a loan, but 16th-century Venetian law discriminates against Jews.
For Shylock's own protection, Antonio persuades him to agree a bond.
They laugh as Shylock invents the absurd forfeit of a pound of flesh - but their mockery of the law may easily turn to tragedy.
| First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20060305 | 20080601 |