Rough Magic and Sweet Lullaby
- Synopsis
- BBC radio series. Six commissioned lectures on Shakespeare and his meaning in the modern world. In episode 5 writer and cultural historian Marina Warner considers Shakespeare’s use of the supernatural and examine his portrayal of fairies, witches and magic. Jonathan Bate introduces the event 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
- 4 Nov 2000 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 45 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Zahid Warley
- Contributor
- Jonathan Bate; Marina Warner
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); witchcraft; magic; Fairies
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, "Rough Magic and Sweet Lullaby". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37828 (Accessed 01 Jun 2025)