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

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
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Shakespeare, "King’s a Beggar - Now the Play is Done, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37826 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)