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Synopsis

Fifth of nine talks introducing various fields of research within Shakespearean studies. Professor J. Dover Wilson talks about the new bibliographical approach to Shakespeare’s texts.

Series

Shakespeare and His World

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

20 Jul 1949 at 18:55 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor

John Dover Wilson

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

bibliographic data; literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews

"The purpose of this series of talks is to indicate in a serious but untechnical form the changed picture of our knowledge of Shakespeare and his world, presented by eminent authorities who have themselves helped to bring this change about" ('New Light on Shakespeare’, Radio Times, 8 July 1949).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)