King’s a Beggar - Now the Play is Done, The
- Synopsis
- BBC radio series. Six commissioned lectures on Shakespeare and his meaning in the modern world. In episode 1 Professor Germaine Greer argues that Shakespeare’s neglected play King John is one of the most extraordinary theatrical experiments and a radical challenge to the values of monarchy. Lisa Jardine introduces the event and chairs a question session with the audience at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London.
- Series
- Shakespeare Lectures
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 7 Oct 2000 at 22:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 45 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Tanya Hudson
- Contributor
- Germaine Greer; Lisa Jardine
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- King John
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- 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, "King’s a Beggar - Now the Play is Done, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37826 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)