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
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Devil’s Advocate [21/12/1993]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68897 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)