SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

4-part radio series on the history of obesity. In episode 2 Dr Hilary Jones explores how corpulence has been portrayed throughout history in fine arts, anthropology music and literature. Dr Jones discusses the archetype of the ‘fat man’ as created by Shakespeare in the figure of Falstaff and how this gives an indication about the social attitudes of the time. The programme features readings, archive clips and a visit to Tate Britain’s ‘Rude Britannia’ exhibition.

Series

How the Mighty Have Fallen

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

24 Aug 2010 at 09:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

15 mins

Credits

Producer

Susan Kenyon

Contributor

Fiona Haslam; Hilary Jones; Peter McCall; Stephan Rossner

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Julius Caesar; Merry Wives of Windsor, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

obesity; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Falstaff

Notes

History

Episode of a 4-part radio series.

Reviews

Source: Radio Times, BBC programme information http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tg273 (accessed 9/2010)

Production Company

Name

Ladbroke Productions (Radio) Ltd

Web

http://www.ladbrokeradio.com/ External site opens in new window

Address

17 Leicester Rd.
East Croydon
CR0 6EB
Surrey

Sponsor

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email

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

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London
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