Bard Brain of Britain

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. Russell Davies hosts a special Shakespeare-themed edition of the ‘Brain of Britain’ quiz to mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. The guests contestants are Professor Carol Rutter, Paul Edmondson (Head of Learning and Research at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust) and the actors Fiona Shaw and John Sessions.
Series
Brain of Britain
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
8 May 2016 at 13:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
28 mins

Credits

Producer
Paul Bajoria
Contributor
Carol Rutter; Fiona Shaw; John Sessions; Paul Edmondson; Russell Davies

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Shakespeare
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
John Sessions won the quiz.

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio 4

Web
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 External site opens in new window
Name

BBC World Service

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7393 1514
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Bard Brain of Britain". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av78365 (Accessed 13 Dec 2024)