Shakespeare: Original pronunciation (The Open University)
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David and Ben Crystal introduce the Original Pronunciation production of Shakespeare and show what it reveals about the history of English, including puns and rhymes lost in modern speech.
Why HN recommends it: Frequently linked as a short, accessible demonstration of how Shakespeare actually sounded.
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