Henry IV. Part 2
- Synopsis
- Peter Hollindale, University of York, and Gareth Lloyd Evans, University of Birmingham, discuss the play. They consider Shakespeare’s dramatisation of historical process and of the psychology of a diverse and complete society alongside individual figures and central relationships. The decline and rejection of Falstaff are seen in the wider context of sickness and dissolution. Henry IV himself is seen as another focus of these concerns, and tragic and ironic elements in his character are discussed. Side 2 comprises readings by actors Martin Harvey, Knight Mantell and George Taylor.
- Series
- Shakespeare Audiotapes
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Audio
- Year of release
- 1970
- Duration
- 56 mins
- Availability
- Sale
Credits
- Director
- Peter Thomson
- Contributor
- Gareth Lloyd; Peter Hollingdale
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Henry IV Part 2
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Documentation
- Accompanying booklet.
Production Company
- Name
World Microfilms
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
World Microfilms
- Contact
- Stephen Albert
- microworld@ndirect.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.microworld.uk.com/ External site opens in new window
- 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, "Henry IV. Part 2". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/9510 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)