Shakespeare

Synopsis
Television documentary. The first episode in a six-part series in which director Richard Eyre gives his personal view on the history of the theatre in the twentieth century. Eyre considers the enduring influence of Shakespeare, reminding the audience of Harley Granville-Barker’s Savoy Theatre productions in the early part of the last century. John Gielgud gives one of his last interviews and there are contributions from many distinguished actors.
Series
Changing Stages
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
5 Nov 2000 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
60 mins

Credits

Director
Jamie Muir
Producer
Roger Parsons
Writer
Richard Eyre
Contributor
Arthur Miller; Ian McKellen; John Gielgud; Judi Dench; Peter Brook; Peter Hall; Richard Eyre; Tom Stoppard; Trevor Nunn

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history

Notes

Notes
A book Changing Stages; a View of the British and American Theatre in the Twentieth Century by Richard Eyre and Nicholas Wright was published to complement the series.

Available for sale in the United States from Films for the Humanities and Sciences with the title SHAKESPEARE: DRAMA’S DNA.
History
Shown in the Art Zone slot.

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
Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/offair External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7393 1514
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Films for the Humanities & Sciences Inc.

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av36595 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)