Falstaff at Agincourt

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Fifth of six talks by William Empson in which he discusses some of the problems of character and action raised by Shakespearean characters, such as Macbeth, Hamlet and Falstaff. In this episode Empson discusses the question raised by John Dover Wilson whether there was a first draft of Henry V in which Falstaff figured in scenes at Agincourt.

Series

Some Problems in Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

21 Mar 1953 at 21:45 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Contributor

William Empson

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Henry V

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); textual analysis; Falstaff; Wilson, John Dover (1881-1969)

Notes

Notes

A BBC recording

Reviews

For more information on the programme see ‘William Empson on Shakespearean Heroes’, Radio Times, 13 February 1953, p.3.
Source: The Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)