Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
- Synopsis
- David Tennant and Catherine Tate host a celebration of the life and legacy of Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death. Among those joining them on stage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre are Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Suchet and Prince Charles. Also on the bill are singers Gregory Porter and Rufus Wainwright, rapper Akala and comedian Tom Minchin, plus the English National Opera and the Royal Ballet. [120 minutes]
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 23 Apr 2016 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC1)
- Duration
- 120 mins
Credits
- Director
- Bridget Caldwell; Gregory Doran
- Producer
- Catherine Sirk; John Wyver
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- The broadcast overran by c15 minutes from the scheduled time.
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://store.bbc.com/shakespeare-live-from-the-rsc
- Online price
- £1.89
- Online format
- Download
Archive
- Name
BFI National Archive
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 0165
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
Distributor
- Name
2 Entertain Video
- DVDenquiryline@bbc.com
- Web
- http://www.2entertainvideo.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7612 3000
- Fax
- 020 7612 3003
- Address
- BBC Worldwide
33 Foley Street
London
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- Name
Retail outlets
Online Retailer
- Name
BBC Store
- Web
- https://store.bbc.com/ External site opens in new window
- Notes
- NB. From May 2017 programmes are no longer available to buy on BBC Store. From November 1st 2017 the store will close completely and programmes bought from BBC Store will no longer be available to watch. Customers who have bought items from BBC Store will be contacted by email and refunded for their purchases either by full cash refund or Amazon video vouchers.
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare Live! From the RSC". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77048 (Accessed 26 Dec 2024)