SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio quiz show with Christopher Cook in the chair. Actress Juliet Stevenson and writer Germaine Greer lead the teams, testing their knowledge of Shakespeare’s work as well as their imagination in answering such questions as: what would Shakespeare write if faced with the need to promote a sponsor?

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

24 Jun 1994 at 07:30 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

30 (60 in total)

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Producer

Jenny Bowen

Contributor

Christopher Cook; Germaine Greer; Juliet Stevenson

Additional Details

Production type

Sitcoms/Variety

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Quiz shows

Notes

Notes

Recorded with a live audience.

History

Broadcast as part of the ‘Shakespeare today’ season on BBC Radio World Service. Transmitted on 24/6 and 1/7/1994 in two 30-minute episodes.

Reviews

Source: London Calling, June 1994.

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service