Shakespeare’s King Harry

Synopsis
Radio broadcast accompanying Dickon Reed’s 6 one-hour adaptation of Henry IV and Henry V. John Wain, author of ‘The Living World of Shakespeare’ (1978), actor Alan Howard and Michael Billington, drama critic of The Guardian, explain the historical background of the history plays and discuss the way Shakespeare made use of it.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Transmission details
12 Feb 1977 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC World Service)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Contributor
Alan Howard; John Wain; Michael Billington

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Henry V
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Literary adaptation

Notes

Notes
Times are in GMT.
History
Complements Dickon Reed’s 6 one-hour adaptations of Henry IV and Henry V for the World Service (19/2/1977 - 20/3/1977). See separate entry.
Reviews
Source: London Calling, February 1977

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s King Harry". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71788 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)