Lessons in Reality, Just from ‘Playing Shakespeare’

Synopsis
Radio programme. As part of the 2-hour news and features programme hosted by Madeleine Brand and Melissa Block, Bob Mondello discusses the 25th anniversary DVD release of the nine-part television documentary series Playing Shakespeare, originally broadcast on UK’s Channel 4 in 1984. With excerpts featuring Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and John Barton.
Series
All Things Considered
Language
English (United States)
Country
Great Britain; United States
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
7 Aug 2009 at 16:00 (Channel: NPR)
Duration
4 mins

Credits

Contributor
Bob Mondello; Madeleine Brand; Melissa Block

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
actors; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Masterclasses
Related items
Exploring a Character
Irony and Ambiguity
Language and Character
Passion and Coolness
Poetry and Hidden Poetry
Rehearsing the Text
Set Speeches and Soliloquies
Two Traditions, The
Using the Verse

Notes

Notes
Available for download from the NPR website which also publishes a transcipt of the programme, alongside related clips at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111546863&ft=1&f=1008 (accessed 10/2009)
History
Transmission time is 16:00 ET (USA and Canada)approximately.
Reviews
Source: NPR programme information

Production Company

Name

NPR

Web
https://www.npr.org/ External site opens in new window
Notes
National Public Radio, based in Washington, USA.

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Lessons in Reality, Just from ‘Playing Shakespeare’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av72380 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)