Shakespeare’s Heroes: Cleopatra
- Synopsis
- Fourth in a seven-part radio series in which Michael Billington asks well-known actors to share their insights on the psychological complexity of the leading figures in Shakespearean tragedies that they have played. In this episode Glenda Jackson is interviewed about her approach to the part of Cleopatra.
- Series
- Shakespeare’s Heroes
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 14 Sep 1979
- Transmission details
- 1 Dec 1979 at 04:30 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 15 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Contributor
- Michael Billington
- Cast
Glenda Jackson Cleopatra
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Antony and Cleopatra
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- History
- The series was transmitted on the BBC Overseas Service from 3/12/1979 to 22/12/1979 in 7 weekly instalments.
- Reviews
- Source: London Calling, November and December issue, 1979.
BBC Programme Catalogue, http://catalogue.bbc.co.uk/catalogue/infax/ (accessed 3/12/2007).
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s Heroes: Cleopatra". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69733 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)