Shakespeare’s Characters

Synopsis
Sixth talk in a series of radio programmes that introduces various fields of research within Shakespearean studies. J.I.M. Stewart, author of Character and Motive in Shakespeare, surveys theories on the interpretation of Shakespeare’s characters.
Series
Shakespeare and His World
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
23 Jul 1949 at 21:50 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
Duration
20 mins
Availability
No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor
J. I. M. Stewart

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
A written version of the broadcast was published by Stewart under the same title in The Listener vol. 42, 25 August 1949, pp. 312-313; 316.
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).
Source: The Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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