Bard on the Box

Synopsis

Celebrity Shakespeare devotees join members of the public to recite some of Shakespeare’s best-known and best-loved speeches and sonnets. With contributions from comedian Rory Bremner, chef and restaurateur Prue Leith and the ragga musician General Levy.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

21 Jul 2001 at 19:10 (Channel: BBC Knowledge)

Duration

5 mins

Credits

Contributor

General Levy; Prue Leith; Rory Bremner

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Shown as part of SHAKESPEARE NIGHT. The other four programmes were SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE, SHAKESPEARE ON THE ESTATE, ROMEO AND JULIET IN THE WOODS and THE GENIUS OF SHAKESPEARE.

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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