Life and Letters [26/4/1964]

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. In this episode of the weekly literary series, Michael Redgrave, who played King Lear in the Stratford production in 1953, and J. W. Lambert discuss Charles Lamb’s dictum that "The Lear of Shakespeare cannot be acted".
Series
Life and Letters
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
24 May 1964 at 02:15 (Channel: BBC World Service)
Duration
15 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Contributor
J. W. Lambert; Michael Redgrave

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Second of several episodes of the LIFE AND LETTERS series devoted to Shakespeare and transmitted as part of the quatercentenary celebrations of the General Overseas Service.
Reviews
Source: London Calling, May 1964.

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Life and Letters [26/4/1964]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69229 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)