Falstaff - A Voyage Round His Belly

Synopsis

Radio documentary. Donald Sinden celebrates the enduring appeal of Falstaff - from Verdi to Orson Welles. There are contributions from actors, directors and academics including Joss Ackland, Timothy West, Robert Stephens, Les Dawson and Adrian Noble.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

25 Dec 1992 at 16:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

45 mins

Credits

Producer

Paul Schlesinger

Contributor

Adrian Noble; Donald Sinden; Joss Ackland; Les Dawson; Martin Clunes; Michael Billington; Michael Maloney; Peter Holland; Robert Stephens; Terry Hands; Timothy West

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Merry Wives of Windsor, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

obesity; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Falstaff

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

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