Love, Tyranny and Madness

Synopsis
Documentary on King Lear shown ahead of Richard Eyre’s production with Ian Holm transmitted later the same evening. The themes of the play are debated by actors Warren Mitchell, James Earl Jones and Kathryn Hunter and by directors Peter Brook, Nicholas Hytner and Richard Eyre. The programme also features a fairy-tale version narrated by Jones and excerpts from his own film of King Lear.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director
Patrick Reams
Contributor
James Earl Jones; Kathryn Hunter; Peter Brook; Peter Hall; Richard Eyre; Warren Mitchell

Archive

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BFI National Archive

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Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

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