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Review by:

David Butcher

“A right old archaeological muddle,” huffs Tony Robinson as experts delve into the foundations of New Place, Shakespeare’s grand Stratford-upon-Avon home. The trouble is, the remains prove as patchy and elusive as the great man’s life story. And just when the trowels hit something interesting they have to pull back lest they damage a mulberry tree. Luckily the presence of Germaine Greer adds a touch of class and Phil Harding (the Worzel Gummidge one) gets merry on Tudor-style beer.

About this programme

9/16. Tony Robinson and the team dig at the site of New Place, the home of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. The archaeologists hope to reveal that the house was once one of the largest in the area, with 20 rooms and a dozen servants, and explain why the Bard wanted such a grand place, and where he got the money to pay for it.

Cast and crew

Cast

Presenter

Tony Robinson

Crew

Director

Ian Jones

Executive Producer

Philip Clarke

Producer

Ian Jones

Series Editor

Jobim Sampson

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