SHAKESPEARE

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

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