Bardbrain of Britain

Synopsis
A one-off quiz, comprising five rounds, in which four Shakespeare fans answer questions on Shakespeare competing for the title King or Queen of Shakespeariana. Questions include ‘how many Antonios are there in Shakespeare?' and who describes whom as a ‘mad-headed ape’?. Quiz master is Robert Robinson.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
16 Oct 1994 at 21:00 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Director
Janet Fraser Cook
Producer
Franny Moyle
Contributor
Robert Robinson

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Quiz shows

Notes

History
Shown in the BARD ON THE BOX season, which ran for two months from 16 October to 14 December 1994.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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, "Bardbrain of Britain". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36547 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)