Perspective [9/1/1966]

Synopsis

In this radio interview presented by Barry Carman, 23-year old David Warner (at the time the youngest actor to have played Hamlet on the professional stage) explains how he approached the part and how he overcomes some of the challenges presented by the text.

Series

Perspective

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

9 Jan 1966 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

7 mins

Credits

Contributor

Barry Carman; David Warner

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

actors; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Hamlet (character); Warner, David

Notes

Notes

Transmission time unknown (1/2010).
An audio clip of the programme is available on the BBC Archive website at http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/hamlet/8510.shtml?all=2&id=8510 (accessed 1/2010).

Reviews

Source: BBC Archive (http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive)

Online Availability

Online URL

http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/hamlet/8510.shtml?all=2&id=8510

Online price

free

Online format

Streamed

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service

Distributor

Name

BBC Archive

Web

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