How to Appreciate Shakespeare

Synopsis

Satirical skit by S. Potter largely based on his book The Muse in Chains: A Study in Education (1937), an attack on methods of teaching English in Universities. The sketch is performed by Celia Johnson and members of the ‘How’ Shakespeare Repertory Productions.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

No copy extant

Subjects

Drama; Literature

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

Stephen Potter

Writer

Stephen Potter

Cast

Betty Hardy
Carleton Hobbs
Celia Johnson
Geoffrey Wincott
Roy Plomley

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)