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Night Waves [05/04/2010]

Synopsis
BBC Radio 3 arts series. Presenter Matthew Sweet talks to Shakespeare scholars James Shapiro and Stanley Wells, asking to what extent Shakespeare’s plays can be taken as autobiographical confession, historical record, political analysis or religious commentary. He also talks to them about their passion for Shakespeare’s work and the focus of contemporary Shakespeare scholarship.
Series
Night Waves
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
5 Apr 2010 at 21:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
45 mins

Credits

Contributor
James Shapiro; Matthew Sweet; Stanley Wells

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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