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Discusses the significance of the fairy quarrel, the lovers’ wrangling, and Bottom’s enchantment. Among the scenes receiving detailed comment are the dispute between Oberon and Titania concerning the...
Television production of the play directed by Stuart Burge, with Robert Lindsay as Benedick) and Cherie Lunghi as Beatrice.
A personal view of the play presented by Eleanor Bron. The series aims to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the plays by placing them in their social and historical context and by stressing...
Cassette with script by Richard Selerie and a 33-frame black and white filmstrip on The Merchant of Venice. The themes considered include the matter of rules and law, a theme which evidently united the...
Explores the question of dramatic irony in relation to the scene in which Duncan enters Macbeth’s castle. Analyses specific episodes including the argument between Macbeth and his wife concerning the...
Continuing from KING LEAR: WORKSHOP 1, this programme looks in great detail at Act IV vi - the storm scene - and at Lear’s re-encounter with the blind Gloucester. Director John Russell-Brown and Julian...
Sonnet 25 read in costume by Ben Kingsley, followed by a discussion of the sonnet by Dr A L Rowse. The sonnet is then performed again in light of the commentary.
A BBC television production with Leonard Rossiter in the title role.
A personal view of the play presented by Sir Peter Parker. The series aims to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the plays by placing them in their social and historical context and by...
Sonnet 8 read in costume by Jane Lapotaire, followed by a discussion of the sonnet by Martin Best. The sonnet is performed again in light of the commentary.