Text of the Plays, The

Synopsis
Fifth of nine talks introducing various fields of research within Shakespearean studies. Professor J. Dover Wilson talks about the new bibliographical approach to Shakespeare’s texts.
Series
Shakespeare and His World
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
20 Jul 1949 at 18:55 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor
John Dover Wilson

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
bibliographic data; literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

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)

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