SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio programme exploring how actors come to terms with ageing, and draws parallels with how old age is portrayed on stage and screen. From characters like Victor Meldrew in One Foot in the Grave via matriarchal soap opera figures to the deep and flawed characters of Shakespeare. The programme asks whether there are there enough of these great characters and do they really reflect our ageing demographic. Presented by Simon Fanshawe.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

11 Jun 2012 at 16:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

28 mins

Credits

Producer

Rob Alexander

Contributor

Simon Fanshawe

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Keywords

ageing; old people; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Pier Productions

Email

info@pierproductionsltd.co.uk

Phone

01273 691401

Address

8 St Georges Place
Brighton
BN1 4GB

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

For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ