Glenda Jackson and the Making of King Lear

Synopsis
A documentary exploring Glenda Jackson’s return to the stage for the first time in 23 years to play the role of Lear at the Old Vic theatre, London in 2016. With contributions from the company.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
25 Dec 2016 at 23:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Producer
Pauline Harris
Contributor
Glenda Jackson; Jane Horrocks; Matthew Warchus; Rhys Ifans
Cast
Celia Imrie 
Deborah Warner 
Morfydd Clarke 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Gender reversal

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

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Address
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Glenda Jackson and the Making of King Lear". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77490 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)