SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Last in a series of radio talks introducing various fields of research within Shakespearean studies. George Rylands, Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge, comments on a variety of recent Shakespearean productions. He also focuses on the role and status of the Shakespearean actor.

Series

Shakespeare and His World

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

5 Aug 1949 at 21:30 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor

George Rylands

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

actors; literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history

Notes

History

The series was rounded off with a transmission of Harley Granville-Barker’s lecture on THE PERENNIAL SHAKESPEARE, originally broadcast on BBC radio on 13/10/1937 at 21.20 London time (see separate entry).

Reviews

"The purpose of this series of talks is to indicate in a serious but untechnical form the changed picture of our knowledge of Shakespeare and his world, presented by eminent authorities who have themselves helped to bring this change about" ('New Light on Shakespeare’, Radio Times, 8 July 1949).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)