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Rough Magic and Sweet Lullaby

Synopsis
BBC radio series. Six commissioned lectures on Shakespeare and his meaning in the modern world. In episode 5 writer and cultural historian Marina Warner considers Shakespeare’s use of the supernatural and examine his portrayal of fairies, witches and magic. Jonathan Bate introduces the event and chairs a question session with the audience in the Purcell Room, London.
Series
Shakespeare Lectures
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
4 Nov 2000 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
45 mins

Credits

Producer
Zahid Warley
Contributor
Jonathan Bate; Marina Warner

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); witchcraft; magic; Fairies

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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