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Henry IV Parts 1 & 2: Workshop 1

Synopsis
Examines how the comic exchanges between Falstaff and Prince Hal illuminate the serious historical and political themes of the play. Director John Russell Brown is shown working through some famous scenes with Timothy West as Falstaff and Michael Thomas as Prince Hal.
Series
Open University A361
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
1984 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
24 mins
Availability
Out of Distribution (2005).

Credits

Producer
David Hoyle
Writer
William Shakespeare
Contributor
John Russell Brown
Cast
Michael ThomasPrince Henry (Hal)
Timothy WestSir John Falstaff
Miriam KarlinMistress Quickly

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
acting techniques; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
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Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Archive

Name

Open University Archive

Email
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Web
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Phone
+44 (0) 1908 659 001
Address
Library Services
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Distributor (Sale)

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
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