SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio programme featuring a selection of poetry and music on the theme of mirrors and reflections, variously showing the mirror as a symbol of vanity, self-examination and the limits of human understanding. The programme includes a reading of Sonnet 3 by Derek Jacobi.

Series

Words and Music

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

11 Jan 2009 at 22:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

75 (total)

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Derek Jacobi
Lesley Manville

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

For details of the music and verse featured in this programme, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/wordsandmusic (accessed 1/2009).

General

Words and Music is a BBC Radio 3 evening series that offers a selection of classical music, interspersed with poetry and prose chosen to illustrate a theme. The literary excerpts are read by leading actors.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB