SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio programme on the speaking of Shakespeare’s verse. Samantha Bond examines whether there is a ‘right way’ of speaking Shakespeare’s dramatic verse. Besides consulting Judi Dench, she interviews director Peter Hall, voice coach Cicely Berry, scholar Tiffany Stern, actor Derek Jacobi, as well as reviewer Michael Billington on how make Shakespeare ring true. The programme includes extracts of sound recordings from Henry Irving, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Judi Dench and Peggy Ashcroft.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

7 Sep 2006 at 11:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

30 mins

Credits

Producer

Tom Alban

Contributor

Cicely Berry; Derek Jacobi; Judi Dench; Michael Billington; Peter Hall; Samantha Bond; Tiffany Stern

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Verse speaking

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

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