Interior of Falstaff, The

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. Last 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 final episode Empson that continues his previous talk, Empson examines various aspects of Falstaff’s conduct and character.
Series
Some Problems in Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
28 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; Merry Wives of Windsor, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Falstaff

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, "Interior of Falstaff, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70869 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)