Shakespeare’s Heroes: King Lear
- Synopsis
- Last 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 Timothy West is interviewed about his approach to the part of Lear.
- Series
- Shakespeare’s Heroes
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 1 Oct 1979
- Transmission details
- 22 Dec 1979 at 04:30 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 15 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Contributor
- Michael Billington
- Cast
Timothy West Lear
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- King Lear
- 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: King Lear". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69737 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)