Tempest, The

Synopsis

Anthology arts series. Examines why The Tempest, still holds such fascination for modern audiences. Melvyn Bragg investigates the events surrounding the writing of the play, including contemporary interest in magic, the life of the mathematician and alchemist thought to be the inspiration for Prospero, and the colonisation of the Americas. Featuring footage from several productions of the play and interviews with experts and writers. Presented by Melvyn Bragg.

Series

South Bank Show, The

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); magic; Colonialism

Credits

Producer

Paul Tickell

Contributor

Charles Nicholl; Gary Taylor (2); Lamming. George; Melvyn Bragg; Silvia Federici

Production Company

Name

ITV Productions

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/offair External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7393 1514

Fax

020 7393 1555

Address

For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ