Devil’s Advocate [21/12/1993]

Synopsis
Actor John Nettles and writer Kathy Lette discuss whether Shylock is a blood-thirsty money lender or a victim of racial prejudice. John Nettles argues that Shylock’s need for revenge is understandable when his daughter and money are taken from him.
Series
Devil’s Advocate
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
2 Sep 1993
Transmission details
21 Dec 1993 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
15 mins

Credits

Producer
Kate Boston
Contributor
John Nettles; Kathy Lette

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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Shakespeare, "Devil’s Advocate [21/12/1993]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68897 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)