Tempest, The
- Synopsis
- Anthology arts series. Examines why The Tempest, still holds such fascination for modern audiences. Melvyn Bragg investigates the events surrounding the writing of the play, including contemporary interest in magic, the life of the mathematician and alchemist thought to be the inspiration for Prospero, and the colonisation of the Americas. Featuring footage from several productions of the play and interviews with experts and writers. Presented by Melvyn Bragg.
- Series
- South Bank Show, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 8 Feb 2009 at 22:16 (Channel: ITV1)
- Duration
- 60 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Paul Tickell
- Contributor
- Charles Nicholl; Gary Taylor (2); Lamming. George; Melvyn Bragg; Silvia Federici
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); magic; Colonialism
Production Company
- Name
ITV Productions
Archive
- Name
BFI National Archive
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 0165
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
- Name
Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service
- services@bufvc.ac.uk
- Web
- http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/offair External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7393 1514
- Fax
- 020 7393 1555
- Address
- For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
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How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Tempest, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71914 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)