Secrets and Whispers

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Series in which Fiona Shaw tries to recreate the sounds of England during Shakespeare’s time. Princes and ambassadors may expect a private audience at the court of Queen Elizabeth, but lesser nobles might have to wait for a glimpse of the monarch as she went to dinner or chapel. Shaw speculates on the kind of sounds such visitors might have.

Series

Lend Me Your Ears

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

9 May 2000 at 09:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

15 mins

Credits

Producer

Kate McAll

Contributor

Fiona Shaw

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Measure for Measure; Two Noble Kinsmen, The

Keywords

history of the 16th century; history of the 17th century; London; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); sound

Production Company

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