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Depictions of Obesity

Synopsis
4-part radio series on the history of obesity. In episode 2 Dr Hilary Jones explores how corpulence has been portrayed throughout history in fine arts, anthropology music and literature. Dr Jones discusses the archetype of the ‘fat man’ as created by Shakespeare in the figure of Falstaff and how this gives an indication about the social attitudes of the time. The programme features readings, archive clips and a visit to Tate Britain’s ‘Rude Britannia’ exhibition.
Series
How the Mighty Have Fallen
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
24 Aug 2010 at 09:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
15 mins

Credits

Producer
Susan Kenyon
Contributor
Fiona Haslam; Hilary Jones; Peter McCall; Stephan Rossner

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Julius Caesar; Merry Wives of Windsor, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
obesity; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Falstaff

Notes

History
Episode of a 4-part radio series.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times, BBC programme information http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tg273 (accessed 9/2010)

Production Company

Name

Ladbroke Productions (Radio) Ltd

Web
http://www.ladbrokeradio.com/ External site opens in new window
Address
17 Leicester Rd.
East Croydon
CR0 6EB
Surrey

Sponsor

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/offair External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7393 1514
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

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