The A-Z of Dr Johnson: Johnson’s Miscellany

Synopsis
Third episode of a three-part radio programme featuring readings from Samuel Johnson’s major works, read by Michael Pennington and introduced by Johnson’s biographer David Nokes. This episode includes readings from Johnson’s Preface to the Plays of William Shakespeare (1765).
Series
The A-Z of Dr Johnson
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
10 Sep 2009 at 15:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
15 mins

Credits

Producer
Joanna Green
Contributor
David Nokes; Michael Pennington

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama; Literature
Keywords
literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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020 7412 7676
Fax
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Address
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Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

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Address
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Shakespeare, "The A-Z of Dr Johnson: Johnson’s Miscellany". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av72340 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)