Michael Hordern
- Synopsis
- Television arts documentary. Michael Hordern talks about the role of Prospero. He speaks of the challenges that the role presents, emphasising Prospero’s humility and compassion. He fears the dangers of indulging in the beauty of the verse and talks of his dislike of a too intellectual an approach. Passages from I ii and Iv i and the epilogue are performed in the studio.
- Series
- Tempo - The Actor and the Role
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 14 Apr 1968 at 16:05 (Channel: ITV)
- Duration
- 25 mins
Credits
- Director
- Helen Standage
- Producer
- John Irwin
- Contributor
- Derek Hart
- Cast
Michael Hordern Prospero
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Production Company
- Name
ABC
Archive
- Name
BFI National Archive
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 0165
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Michael Hordern". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36540 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)