# The Merchant of Venice: Act IV (rerun)

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Podcast: [The Play's the Thing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-play-s-the-thing-404897)
Published: 2026-04-10T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Act IV is usually the key act in any Shakespeare play, and The Merchant of Venice isn't any different. Join Tim, Heidi, and Sarah-Jane as they explore why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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