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Play’s the Thing, The

Synopsis
A compilation of footage from previous Open University programmes to mark the opening of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Features behind-the-scenes footage of Fiona Shaw’s production of King Lear and an exploration of Olivier’s Henry V. The programme also features Max Wall in Waiting for Godot.
Series
Open Saturday
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
31 May 1997 at 08:00 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
150 mins

Credits

Producer
Jenny Bardwell
Contributor
Fiona Shaw

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Henry V; King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
Related items
Henry V

Production Company

Name

Open University Production Centre

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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