Shakespeare is Dead
- 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
- 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, "Shakespeare is Dead". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37827 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)