All the World His Stage

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. Jonathan Bate examines Shakespeare’s international impact with speakers from Moscow, Barbados, Berlin and New York. He explores how Shakespeare’s plays have been interpreted across continents and generations and asks whether the advantages of the British Empire and the English language account for Shakespeare’s standing in so many countries.
Series
Sunday Feature
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
23 Apr 2000 at 17:45 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
45 mins

Credits

Producer
Abigail Appleton
Contributor
Jonathan Bate

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
British Empire; English language; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Broadcast as part of BBC Radio 3’s Shakespeare Day.

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "All the World His Stage". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37598 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)