Jonathan Miller Directs

Synopsis
Television documentary. Follows the progress of Jonathan Miller’s production of Antony and Cleopatra for the BBC TELEVISION SHAKESPEARE series. Covers the initial planning meeting, rehearsals, Miller discussing details of costume and sets with the designer, Miller wrestling with problems of deadlines and budgets, and scenes of him rehearsing Jane Lapotaire and Colin Blakely in the title roles.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
7 May 1981 at 19:40 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
50 mins

Credits

Producer
Eszter Nordin
Contributor
Jonathan Miller
Cast
Colin BlakelyMark Antony
Jane LapotaireCleopatra

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Antony and Cleopatra
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama production; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Television directing

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

BoB

Email
bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk
Web
https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand External site opens in new window
Phone
020 3743 2345
Address
Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
330 Holborn Gate
1st Floor, Suite 120
London
WC1V 7QH
Notes
Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Jonathan Miller Directs". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37350 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)