Experience a captivating rendition of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in this brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast audiobook, featuring Jamie Parker as the Prince of Denmark. Set in the Castle of Elsinore, the atmosphere is tense following the recent death of the king and the rise of his brother, Claudius, to the throne.

As Prince Hamlet grapples with grief and suspicion, he learns from the ghost of his father that Claudius murdered him. Determined to uncover the truth, Hamlet enlists a troupe of players to recreate the perceived crime before the court. As he navigates relationships with Laertes, Polonius, Ophelia, and the scheming Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Hamlet’s internal struggle amplifies, leading to tragic consequences. Listen closely as the narrative unfolds, drawing you deeper into the unraveling court and Hamlet’s plight.