Shakespeare’s Audience

Synopsis

Episode seven in a series of radio programmes that introduces various fields of research within Shakespearean studies. In this talk J. Isaacs describes how the research into the nature and demands of the audience has affected the critical appreciation of Shakespeare’s works.

Series

Shakespeare and His World

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

24 Jul 1949 at 21:40 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor

J. Isaacs

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

audiences; literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre history

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)