Shakespeare.

The Sunday Telegraph Magazine journalist is on the Island to write an article about Governor Lord Waddington.

But he also has a great deal of personal interest in the Island which his relative the Great Bard, William Shakespeare, immortalised in "The Tempest.'' Mr. Shakespeare is the nearest descendant of Shakespeare bearing his name, being a cousin 13 or 14 times removed on his grandfather's side.

He said: "When I was first told I was coming to Bermuda I was excited about its associations with `The Tempest'.

"But it was difficult to find out much about the Island anywhere else. People in Britain do not know much about Bermuda.

"I will use Lord Waddington's appointment as Governor to take a look at the Island itself. I have experience of my father being a diplomat and wearing the feathered cap.'' Mr. Shakespeare is expecting the article to cover about 10 pages of the publication which is part of the "quality'' Sunday broad sheet.

He has spoken to a number of dignitaries including the Governor, Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan and PLP leader Mr. Frederick Wade.

Yesterday, he met Bermuda's Chief Conservation Officer Dr. David Wingate and was taken to Nonsuch Island to see the cahows.

He said: "I am really impressed with this place. It is as near to paradise as you get.

"I feel that there is less racism here than in any other country, and less evidence of corruption which is extraordinary considering the amount of money going around.'' He has noticed one or two worrying points, especially the recent treatment of the Portuguese community, but says he is sure no-one will actually be deported.

Mr. Shakespeare said: "Everybody talks about the rough times they going through but they should look around them. They are living in paradise.'' AS YOU LIKE IT -- The Bard's distant cousin Mr. Nicholas Shakespeare.