Learning on ScreenSeven Ages of Man, The
- Synopsis
- Lunchtime comedy. Seven-part weekly series in which comedienne Jo Brand takes Jaques’s famous speech as a starting-point to investigate whether attitudes and manners have changed since Shakespeare wrote his play. Set at Brand’s local shopping centre. With contributions from Jenny Eclair, Ben Elton, Wendy Liebman, Lily Tomlin, Mel Brooks, John Gielgud, and some some in-store announcements from Hattie Hayridge.
- Series
- Comedy Hour, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 16 Sep 2000 at 13:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 2)
- Duration
- 30 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Frank Stirling
- Writer
- Mark Kelly
- Contributor
- Jo Brand
- Cast
Ben Elton Jenny Eclair John Gielgud Lily Tomlin Mel Brooks Wendy Liebman
Additional Details
- Production type
- Sitcoms/Variety
- Plays
- As You Like It
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Production Company
- Name
UBC Media Group
- info1@ubcmedia.com
- Web
- http://www.ubcmedia.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7453 1600
- Fax
- 020 7723 6132
- Address
- 50 Lisson Street
London
NW1 5DF
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
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