Lessons in Reality, Just from ‘Playing Shakespeare’

Synopsis

Radio programme. As part of the 2-hour news and features programme hosted by Madeleine Brand and Melissa Block, Bob Mondello discusses the 25th anniversary DVD release of the nine-part television documentary series Playing Shakespeare, originally broadcast on UK’s Channel 4 in 1984. With excerpts featuring Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and John Barton.

Series

All Things Considered

Language

English (United States)

Country

Great Britain; United States

Medium

Radio

Notes

Available for download from the NPR website which also publishes a transcipt of the programme, alongside related clips at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111546863&ft=1&f=1008 (accessed 10/2009)

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

actors; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals; Masterclasses

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Credits

Contributor

Bob Mondello; Madeleine Brand; Melissa Block

Production Company

Name

NPR

Web

https://www.npr.org/ External site opens in new window

Notes

National Public Radio, based in Washington, USA.