Hamlet: Shakespeare’s Second Version
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast. Fourth 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 suggests that the inclusive text (Q1 and F2) of Hamlet may actually be a second, more extreme version of the originally fast-moving play that emphasises Hamlet’s procrastination.
- Series
- Some Problems in Shakespeare
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 14 Mar 1953 at 21:45 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Contributor
- William Empson
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- 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)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Hamlet: Shakespeare’s Second Version". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70865 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)