Dame Janet Suzman Remembers ... The Wars of the Roses
- Synopsis
- Dame Janet Suzman looks back on her role as Joan of Arc in the BBC’s 1965 adaptations of Shakespeare’s Wars of the Roses. Under the direction of John Barton and Peter Hall at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Suzman delivered a highly acclaimed performance and here recalls the challenges she faced playing such an iconic figure. She explains how these groundbreaking productions brought a modern relevance to conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster and shares memories of working with fellow cast members, including Donald Sinden and Peggy Ashcroft.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 1 Oct 2023 at 22:20 (Channel: BBC4)
- Duration
- 15 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Shelley Talton; Simon Goretzki
- Contributor
- Janet Suzman
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Henry VI part 1; Henry VI part 2; Henry VI part 3; Richard III
- Subjects
- Drama; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- acting; Joan of Arc
- Related items
- Shakespeare’s Wars of the Roses
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
BoB
- 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, "Dame Janet Suzman Remembers ... The Wars of the Roses". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av80309 (Accessed 06 Oct 2024)