Fat is a Shakespearean Issue

Synopsis

Radio programme. Body fat and the social and health issues it raises are currently fashionable issues, but they are not new concepts. Falstaff’s fatness is celebrated in Shakespeare’s plays and in several operas. Diane Purkiss explores some of Shakespeare’s references to fat.

Series

Twenty Minutes

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Keywords

obesity; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Falstaff

Credits

Producer

Beaty Rubens

Writer

Diane Purkiss

Contributor

Diane Purkiss

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
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