SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Television documentary series. Dame Peggy Ashcroft is interviewed by David Jones on the stage of the Aldwych Theatre and in the studio about her acting career and her views on the profession. Includes clips from productions in which Dame Peggy appeared, including John Barton’s WARS OF THE ROSES.

Series

Great Acting

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Transmission details

24 Aug 1965 (Channel: BBC)

Credits

Producer

Hal Burton

Contributor

David Jones; Peggy Ashcroft

Additional Details

Theatre

Aldywch Theatre

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

acting; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Ashcroft, Peggy

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

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Phone

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Fax

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