Richard II: Character of a King
- Synopsis
- A programme for the Open University Culture and Belief in Europe 1450-1600 course.
Actors Jeremy Irons and Michael Pennington and director David Giles show how, through rehearsals, the complex role of Richard is worked out. Extracts from the play illustrate that there is no such thing as a ‘correct’ interpretation and that different ways of playing the part can be equally valid. - Series
- Open University A205
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television; Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 25 Aug 1990 (Channel: BBC2)
- Duration
- 24 mins
- Availability
- Out of distribution (2005)
Credits
- Producer
- Amanda Willett
- Contributor
- David Giles
- Cast
Jeremy Irons King Richard II Michael Pennington Bolingbroke Andrew Sachs
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Richard II
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals
Notes
- Notes
- Paired with ‘RICHARD II’: POLITICS, PATRIOTISM AND AUTHORITY, A205/21V.
Clips from this programme can be accessed vi the Open University Digital Archive. A transcript is available.
The Open University’s library and archive facilities are available to students and staff of the OU only. Outside researchers wishing to gain access should contact the Librarian. A script is also available for reference.
Out of distribution (2005)
Production Company
Archive
- Name
Open University Archive
- lib-help@open.ac.uk
- Web
- http://www.open.ac.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1908 659 001
- Address
- Library Services
The Open University
Walton Hall
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Distributor (Sale)
- Name
Open University Worldwide
- Web
- http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1908 274066
- Address
- Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA - Notes
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How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Richard II: Character of a King". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/18322 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)