My Own Shakespeare: Jools Holland

Synopsis: Radio series in which public figures are interviewed about their favourite bit of Shakespeare.
In this episode musician Jools Holland chooses a passage from Henry IV Part 2 (Act 5 Sc 5)as the piece of Shakespeare which inspires him most. Performed by David Warner and John Heffernan.
Series: My Own Shakespeare
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Transmission details: 17 May 2012 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration: 3 mins

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Cast

David Warner
John Heffernan

Notes: Downloads of individual episodes are available via http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/myshakespeare (accessed 3 August 2012)
Transmission was throughout the day.
General: Public figures from all walks of life talk about the piece of Shakespeare that inspires them most. The pieces are read by well known actors.
History: This BBC radio series was broadcast across Radio 3 and Radio 4 in May 2012 and was made available for download afterwards. Each one is 1-3 minutes duration.
Reviews: Producer Lucy Collingwood has written a blog about the making of the series:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/radio4/2012/05/my_own_shakespeare.html (accessed August 2012)

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