My Own Shakespeare: Jeremy Hunt

Synopsis

Radio series in which public figures are interviewed about their favourite bit of Shakespeare.
In this episode culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt chooses Sonnet 29 as the piece of Shakespeare that inspires him most. Reader: Don Warrington.

Series

My Own Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

13 May 2012 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

3 mins

Credits

Producer

Lucy Collingwood

Contributor

Jeremy Hunt

Cast

John Warrington (2)

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Keywords

autobiography; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); sonnets

Notes

Notes

Downloads of individual episodes are available via http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/myshakespeare (accessed 3 August 2012)
Transmission was throughout the day.

General

Public figures from all walks of life talk about the piece of Shakespeare that inspires them most. The pieces are read by well known actors.

History

This BBC radio series was broadcast across Radio 3 and Radio 4 in May 2012 and was made available for download afterwards. Each one is 1-3 minutes duration.

Reviews

Producer Lucy Collingwood has written a blog about the making of the series:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/radio4/2012/05/my_own_shakespeare.html (accessed August 2012)

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