Shakespeare’s Sonnets

Synopsis
Radio series in six parts. Each part features one sonnet read by an actor and commented on by a contemporary poets including Seamus Heaney, Miroslav Holub, Peter Porter, Brace Nichols, and Thom Gunn. No further information available (5/2007).
Series
Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Transmission details
25 Apr 1994 at 16:35 (Channel: BBC World Service)
Duration
10 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Producer
Laura Cumming
Writer
William Shakespeare
Contributor
Grace Nichols; Miroslav Holub; Peter Porter; Seamus Heaney; Thom Gunn

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Subjects
Drama; English language and literature
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); sonnets

Notes

History
Broadcast on BBC Radio World Service as part of the ‘Shakespeare today’ season. Transmitted 25 April-30 May 1994 in six 10-minute parts.
Reviews
Source: London Calling (BBC World Service Programme and Frequency Guide), April and May 1994.

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service

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Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s Sonnets". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68405 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)