SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Live coverage of the England v France 2007 Rugby World Cup first semi-final at Stade de France, Paris presented by Jim Rosenthal. In the build-up coverage, Geoffrey Streatfeild, currently rehearsing the role of Henry V for the Royal Shakespeare Company, delivers Henry’s speech before the Battle of Agincourt (III, i).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

13 Oct 2007 at 19:45 (Channel: ITV1)

Duration

15 mins

Credits

Director

Paul McNamara

Producer

Simon Moore (2)

Contributor

Jim Rosenthal

Cast

Geoffrey Streatfeild

King Henry V

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry V

Keywords

rugby; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); sport

Notes

History

The slot for the match was 19:45-22:00. The build-up was 19:45-20:00.

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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