Hamlet and History

Synopsis
Open University programme supporting the A100 Arts Foundation course. Arnold Kettle talks about Hamlet in its Renaissance setting. Professor Kettle argues that an historical approach, far from reducing the play to a museum piece, brings it closer, giving it a more immediate and topical impact. No: A100/23.
Series
Open University A101
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Recording date
1971
Duration
23 mins

Credits

Contributor
Arnold Kettle; Gary Watson; Helen Rapp

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
history; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The Open University’s library and archive facilities are available to students and staff of the OU only. External researchers wishing to gain access should contact the Librarian. A script is also available for reference. A transcript is also available for reference only.

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Archive

Name

Open University Archive

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Shakespeare, "Hamlet and History". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76272 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)