Richard II: Politics, Patriotism and Authority

Synopsis
Programme in the Open University Culture and Belief in Europe 1450-1600 course. Using extracts from two different productions actors Jeremy Irons and Michael Cronin, and director David Giles, discuss how the themes of the politics, patriotism and authority can be brought out in a production.
Series
Open University A205
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1989
Transmission details
1 Sep 1990 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
24:07
Availability
Out of distribution (2006)

Credits

Producer
Amanda Willett
Contributor
David Giles
Cast
Jeremy Irons 
Michael Cronin 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Richard II
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stage directing

Notes

Notes
Paired with ‘RICHARD II’: CHARACTER OF A KING, A205/20V.

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Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Archive

Name

Open University Archive

Email
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Web
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Phone
+44 (0) 1908 659 001
Address
Library Services
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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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Shakespeare, "Richard II: Politics, Patriotism and Authority". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/18323 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)