The South Bank Show Season 29 Episode 20

Romeo and Juliet

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Season 29 Episode 20

Melvyn Bragg considers the enduring appeal of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, travelling to Verona to find out why the pair have become such a potent symbol of enduring union to modern society. In discussion with contributors including Jeanette Winterson and Wayne Sleep he also examines how Shakespeare's well-loved play reveals uncomfortable truths about traditional cultures

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