Synopsis

BBC radio series. Six commissioned lectures on Shakespeare and his meaning in the modern world. In episode 2 director Michael Bogdanov calls for the resuscitation of Shakespeare suffocated by centuries of adoration. Bogdanov deplores the way in which Shakespeare in taught and examined in Britain, in a way that bolsters cultural conservatism. Tom Morris presents and chairs a question session with the audience in the Purcell Room, London.

Series

Shakespeare Lectures

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

14 Oct 2000 at 22:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

45 mins

Credits

Producer

Lawrence Pollard

Contributor

Michael Bogdanov; Tom Morris

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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listening@bl.uk

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