Bardbrain of Britain

Synopsis

A one-off quiz, comprising five rounds, in which four Shakespeare fans answer questions on Shakespeare competing for the title King or Queen of Shakespeariana. Questions include ‘how many Antonios are there in Shakespeare?' and who describes whom as a ‘mad-headed ape’?. Quiz master is Robert Robinson.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

16 Oct 1994 at 21:00 (Channel: BBC2)

Duration

30 mins

Credits

Director

Janet Fraser Cook

Producer

Franny Moyle

Contributor

Robert Robinson

Additional Details

Production type

Sitcoms/Variety

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Quiz shows

Notes

History

Shown in the BARD ON THE BOX season, which ran for two months from 16 October to 14 December 1994.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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