"An Ancient Tale New Told"

Alternative title
Episode 146
Synopsis
Podcast hosted by Barbara Bogaev in which she interviews Sir Jonathan Bate about his book, How the Classics Made Shakespeare, which looks at the original Greek and Roman sources that inspired Shakespeare’s work.
Series
Shakespeare Unlimited
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Transmission details
9 Jun 2020
Duration
34:45

Credits

Producer
Garland Scott; Richard Paul
Editor
Gail Kern Paster
Contributor
Barbara Bogaev

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
ancient civilisations; Greece - classical; Roman Empire - drama

Notes

Notes
Episode 146 of Shakespeare Unlimited. The website also offers a transcript of the podcast.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited/bate-classics
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email
reference@folger.edu
Web
http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
Phone
(202) 544 4600
Fax
(202) 544 4623
Address
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, ""An Ancient Tale New Told"". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79206 (Accessed 04 Dec 2025)