Night Waves [31/03/2010]
- Synopsis
- BBC Radio 3 arts series. Special episode dedicated to the figure of the fool in British culture, examining how the ideas embodied in the fool resonate in a culture still anxious about what its comedians can and cannot say. Presenter Matthew Sweet talks to comedians Barry Cryer and Steve Punt as well as literary historian Paul Allen to discuss the right to offend, the social function of humour and how foolishness can hold a mirror up to the audience and speak truth to power. Matthew Sweet also talks to actor Kathryn Hunter who is playing the fool in the RSC’s 2010 production of King Lear, directed by David Farr.
- Series
- Night Waves
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 31 Jan 2010 at 21:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 45 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Barry Cryer; Matthew Sweet; Paul Allen; Steve Punt
- Cast
Kathryn Hunter Fool
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- King Lear
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- comedy; fools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
- Related items
- King Lear
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- 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
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How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Night Waves [31/03/2010]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av72654 (Accessed 26 Dec 2024)