Will Tosh

Maggie O'Farrell, a celebrated novelist known for her award-winning work 'Hamnet,' shares insights on transforming Shakespeare's life into captivating fiction. She discusses reframing Shakespeare's character and explores gaps in the historical narrative around his wife, Agnes Hathaway. Dr. Will Tosh offers a scholarly review of the film adaptation, emphasizing its focus on Agnes's grief rather than Shakespeare's legacy. Both guests delve into the emotional landscape, themes of motherhood, and how tragic loss might influence Shakespeare's writing.