Falstaff at Agincourt
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast. Fifth of six talks by 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 discusses the question raised by John Dover Wilson whether there was a first draft of Henry V in which Falstaff figured in scenes at Agincourt.
- Series
- Some Problems in Shakespeare
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 21 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
- Plays
- Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Henry V
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); textual analysis; Falstaff; 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)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Falstaff at Agincourt". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70866 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)