Is Shakespeare still relevant in today’s classrooms — or is it time to diversify the English curriculum?Marvyn Harrison joins the Jeremy Vine show to debate whether William Shakespeare should remain a staple of the national curriculum. The conversation explores whether the Bard's legacy reflects a rich literary tradition — or reinforces outdated views and gatekeeps more inclusive voices from being taught.📚 Topics discussed:Cultural literacy vs cultural stagnationWhy representation matters in English literatureThe emotional disconnect many students feel with ShakespeareModern alternatives and new authors for studyCan we teach Shakespeare alongside other narratives?📲 More from Marvyn Harrison: Website: https://marvynharrison.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverwithmarvyn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marvyn_harrison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinharrison Dope Black Dads: https://dopeblack.org/dopeblackdads BELOVD Agency: https://belovd.agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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