Devil’s Advocate [21/12/1993]

Synopsis

Actor John Nettles and writer Kathy Lette discuss whether Shylock is a blood-thirsty money lender or a victim of racial prejudice. John Nettles argues that Shylock’s need for revenge is understandable when his daughter and money are taken from him.

Series

Devil’s Advocate

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Recording date

2 Sep 1993

Transmission details

21 Dec 1993 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

15 mins

Credits

Producer

Kate Boston

Contributor

John Nettles; Kathy Lette

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Merchant of Venice, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

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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