Richard III

Synopsis
Terence Hawkes (University College Cardiff) and W. Moelwyn Merchant (University of Exeter) describe Richard III as one of Shakespeare’s most modern plays in its political consciousness and interpretation. Side 2 comprises readings by actors Knight Mantell, George Taylor and Martin Harvey.
Series
Shakespeare Audiotapes
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Year of release
1970
Duration
56 mins
Availability
Sale

Credits

Director
Peter Thomson
Contributor
Terence Hawkes; W. Moelwyn Merchant
Cast
George Taylor 
Knight Mantell 
Martin Harvey 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Richard III
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
discussions; drama in English; politics; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Documentation
Accompanying booklet contains a summary of the points raised in the discussion, a bibliography and questions.

Production Company

Name

World Microfilms

Distributor (Sale)

Name

World Microfilms

Contact
Stephen Albert
Email
microworld@ndirect.co.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7586 4499
Fax
020 7722 1068
Address
PO Box 35488
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 6WD
Notes
World Microfilms distributes the Audio Forum collection of CDs for language learning and the Sussex Tapes library of video and audio material for sixth form and undergraduate teaching. The Sussex Tapes collection concentrates on the areas of English, history and music. Architecture programmes from the Masters of Architecture and Pidgeon Digital (qv) series of slides are sold on DVD as well as being accessible online via subscription.

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Richard III". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/18333 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)