Episode 1

Synopsis
A five-part radio series in which Professor Emma Smith, University of Oxford, talks to major public figures about the role that Shakespeare might play in dealing with contemporary issues. With contributions from Professor Paul Prescott.

1. In the first episode Professor Smith discusses populism and Julius Caesar with British statesman Gordon Brown and Baroness Shriti Vadera, Chair of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Series
Taking Issue with Shakespeare
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
22 May 2023 at 13:45 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
14 mins

Credits

Producer
Beaty Rubens
Cast
Emma SmithHost

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Julius Caesar
Subjects
Drama; English language and literature; History; Politics & government; Shakespeare
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Online Availability

Online URL
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001l23t
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Just Radio

Email
info@justradio.ltd.uk
Web
https://www.justradio.ltd.uk/ External site opens in new window
Address
3rd floor, 201 Upper Street
Islington
London
N1 1RQ
UK

Sponsor

Name

BBC Radio 4

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

Archive

Name

BoB

Email
bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk
Web
https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand External site opens in new window
Phone
020 3743 2345
Address
Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
330 Holborn Gate
1st Floor, Suite 120
London
WC1V 7QH
Notes
Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Episode 1". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av80186 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)