King’s a Beggar - Now the Play is Done, The

Synopsis: BBC radio series. Six commissioned lectures on Shakespeare and his meaning in the modern world. In episode 1 Professor Germaine Greer argues that Shakespeare’s neglected play King John is one of the most extraordinary theatrical experiments and a radical challenge to the values of monarchy. Lisa Jardine introduces the event and chairs a question session with the audience at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London.
Series: Shakespeare Lectures
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Radio
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)