Hands off the Classics

Synopsis
Anthology arts series. In the 17th century Troilus and Cressida was censored and in the 18th century Tate gave King Lear a happy ending. The programme debates the line between interpretation and vandalism.
Series
Lively Arts, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
5 Feb 1978 at 21:05 (Channel: BBC2)

Credits

Producer
Alan Yentob; Dennis Marks
Contributor
Alan Howard; Bernard Levin; Ian McKellen; Jonathan Miller; Peter Brook; Terry Hands

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
censorship; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); alternative endings

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BoB

Email
bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk
Web
https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand External site opens in new window
Phone
020 3743 2345
Address
Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
330 Holborn Gate
1st Floor, Suite 120
London
WC1V 7QH
Notes
Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Hands off the Classics". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av75481 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)