Macbeth and Professor Dover Wilson

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. First of six talks by literary critic William Empson in which he discusses some of the problems of character and action raised by Shakespearean characters, such as Macbeth, Hamlet and Falstaff. In this episode Empson questions John Dover Wilson’s supposition that several scenes of Macbeth have been lost.
Series
Some Problems in Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
21 Feb 1953 at 21:45 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Contributor
William Empson

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Wilson, John Dover (1881-1969)

Notes

Notes
A BBC recording
Reviews
For more information on the programme see ‘William Empson on Shakespearean Heroes’, Radio Times, 13 February 1953, p.3.
Source: The Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Macbeth and Professor Dover Wilson". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70862 (Accessed 24 Feb 2026)