Kenneth Branagh, Film Director for Henry V

Synopsis

Independent Local Radio programme. Kenneth Branagh talks to Gill Pyrah on the opening of his film HENRY V, his debut as a film director. He speaks about his role as director, challenges in filming including the Agincourt battle scene, and comparison with Laurence Olivier’s version. Branagh also talks about Churchill advising Olivier on the script and advocating elimination of scenes and lines considered to put the English army in a less than perfect light.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Notes

The programme may be downloaded from the BUFVC website by UK academic users with an authenticated OpenAthens/Shibboleth account.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Contributor

Gill Pyrah; Kenneth Branagh

Production Company

Name

London Broadcasting Company (LBC)