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• Shakespeare: The Animated Tales, Act 3 (Hamlet & The Tempest) | DVD | (29/01/2007) from £14.47   |  Saving you £-8.48 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  A double bill of animated Shakespeare plays abridged and adapted by Leon Garfield. Set in Denmark Hamlet is the story of a young man's revenge of his father's murder. The Tempest is tells the story of Prospero the Duke of Milan who is overthrown by his wicked brother and together with his baby daughter cast adrift in the ocean. The pair come upon a strange enchanted island - and with the aid of his magic books Prospero becomes the chief of the island.

• Shakespeare: The Animated Tales, Act 4 (A Midsummer Night's Dream & Richard III) | DVD | (26/02/2007) from £8.08   |  Saving you £-2.09 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  Two of Shakespeare's plays are faithfully brought to life through animation in these excellent British/Russian co-productions. A perfect introduction to the world and themes of Shakespeare. Features A Midsummer Nights Dream and Richard III.