SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

The NEWSNIGHT episode includes a lighthearted report by Mark Easton comparing Prince Charles (whose favourite Shakespeare play is Henry V) to a Shakespearean prince. The programme also comprises interviews with Professor Stanley Wells, Royal Shakespeare Company director Adrian Noble and royal historian Hugo Vickers on Shakespeare and kingship. Peter Snow presents a short item on Prince Charles’ visit to Stratford-upon-Avon where he made a controversial speech attacking the standard of education in the country.

Series

Newsnight

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

22 Apr 1991 at 22:30 (Channel: BBC2)

Duration

45 mins

Credits

Editor

Tim Gardam

Contributor

Adrian Noble; Hugo Vickers; Jeremy Paxman; Mark Easton; Peter Snow; Prince of Wales Charles; Stanley Wells

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Keywords

monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General

NEWSNIGHT is a late evening news and current affairs programme with an emphasis on politics, plus special reports.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

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Phone

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Fax

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