AWilliam Shakespeare might well rank as the most influential writer in the English language. But it seems he also had a knack for numbers.

Rob Eastaway, author of Much Ado about Numbers, tells Tim Harford about the simple maths that brings Shakespeare’s work to life.

Presenter: Tim HarfordReadings: Stella Harford and Jordan DunbarProducer: Beth Ashmead-LathamSeries producer: Tom CollsProduction coordinator: Brenda BrownSound mix: James BeardEditor: Richard Vadon