Twenty Minutes: The Adverb [27/08/2007]

Synopsis

Radio programme. In this episode of the BBC Proms’ literary interval programme Ian McMillan is joined by the historian Tristram Hunt who discusses Shakespeare’s vision of kingship and chooses his favourite writing on the theme.

Series

Twenty Minutes

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

27 Aug 2007 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

20 mins

Credits

Producer

Aasiya Lodhi

Contributor

Ian McMillan; Tristram Hunt

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; Literature

Keywords

monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Recorded before a live audience at Cadogan Hall, London.

General

According to BBC Radio 3 Publicity information,
"The guests’ choices range across a panoply of authors and poets, fiction and non-fiction, but at their core is a key Shakespearean speech which reflects one of his major pre-occupations, whether it be leadership, envy, war, or other key motifs of the plays" (19/7/2007).

History

Part of the series of TWENTY MINUTE episodes inspired by the Shakespeare theme of the 2007 BBC Proms season in which actors and writers join Ian McMillan and guest presenters for readings and discussion, including specially commissioned new writing on Shakespearean themes.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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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