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Richard II: Character of a King

Synopsis
A programme for the Open University Culture and Belief in Europe 1450-1600 course.

Actors Jeremy Irons and Michael Pennington and director David Giles show how, through rehearsals, the complex role of Richard is worked out. Extracts from the play illustrate that there is no such thing as a ‘correct’ interpretation and that different ways of playing the part can be equally valid.
Series
Open University A205
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of production
1989
Availability
Out of distribution (2005); 1998 sale: £195.00 (+VAT +p&p) pair
Notes
Paired with ‘RICHARD II’: POLITICS, PATRIOTISM AND AUTHORITY, A205/21V.


Clips from this programme can be accessed vi the Open University Digital Archive. A transcript is available.

The Open University’s library and archive facilities are available to students and staff of the OU only. Outside researchers wishing to gain access should contact the Librarian. A script is also available for reference.


Out of distribution (2005)
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Credits

Producer
Amanda Willett
Contributor
David Giles
Cast
Andrew Sachs 
Jeremy Irons 
Michael Pennington 

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Archive

Name

Open University Archive

Email
lib-help@open.ac.uk
Web
http://www.open.ac.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 659 001
Address
Library Services
The Open University
Walton Hall
MILTON KEYNES MK7 6AA

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
NB. As of May 2016 Open University Worldwide are no longer distributing DVDs. They have posted this message on their website: ‘Unfortunately Open University Worldwide Limited has decided that product sales are no longer viable given the reduced funding to Higher Education institutions and diminishing demand for the products we have traditionally stocked. At present the Open University Students Association (OUSA) will continue to sell the "Good Study Guide", and we are in discussion with other possible distributors to continue to make The Open University’s products available for purchase. As soon as we have any information on other channels of distribution we will update this notice’. Some products are still available via second hand dealers on Amazon.co.uk
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