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Ancient Theatre at King's news

Dr Rosie Wyles, Lecture in Greek Language and Literature in the Department of Classics, offered her views on New comedy in the second episode of the BBC documentary 'Who were the Greeks'.

In this episode, which aired on Thursday 4th July at 9pm BBC 2, presenter Dr Michael Scott explores the legacy of Ancient Greece. In the section on theatre, Dr Scott discuses the strangeness of ancient drama with Dr Wyles, but also reveals some of New Comedy’s surprising links with the present.

To watch the programme or find out more information, see http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0369vm2