Shakespeare Shorts 1 Video

Synopsis: Television programmes for schools featuring television actors not usually associated with Shakespeare in scenes from five of the plays. They use contemporary settings, which aim to illustrate the relevance of Shakespeare’s ideas today. Discussion of the motivation of the major character is supported by clips from past television and film productions, and followed by a full performance of the chosen scene. Includes Romeo and Juliet, III v; Julius Caesar, III i; scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, II v; Macbeth, I vii.
Series: English File
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1996
Transmission details: (Channel: BBC2)
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

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Notes: Related article in Radio Times (20-26/4/96), p32.
History: The five-part series was transmitted in the BBC Schools’ ‘English Time Special’ slot which is designed for 11-14 year olds. Broadcast on BBC2 from 19/4/96. Last broadcast on BBC2 on 16/9/04.
Documentation: Teacher’s notes available separately.
Uses: GCSE English.

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