Synopsis

Radio talk by George Watson, Assistant lecturer in English at Cambridge University, in reply to L. C. Knights’ book Some Shakespearean Themes (1960). According to the programme notes, ‘Watson criticises the three kinds of Shakespearean analysis of the past sixty years (of character, of theatrical convention, and of imagery) and suggests that a fourth approach is now available’ (Radio Times, 5 August 1960, p. 23).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

7 Aug 1960 at 19:40 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Contributor

George Watson

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Knights, L. C. (1906-1997)

Notes

Notes

A BBC recording

Textual information

A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.

Reviews

Source: The Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)