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Tempest, The

Synopsis
Radio series in which Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the events and inspirations that have influenced modern times. In this episode Melvyn Bragg discusses The Tempest with Jonathan Bate, Katherine Duncan-Jones and Erin Sullivan. Topic covered include performance history, magic, feminism, government and colonialism. Issues of how far an Prospero be seen as Shakespeare hmself, the play as a meditation on the nature of theatre are debated and it’s srelationship to Dryden/D’Avenant’s The Enchanted Island.
Series
In Our Time
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
14 Nov 2013 at 09:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
45 mins

Credits

Producer
Thomas Morris
Contributor
Erin Sullivan; Jonathan Bate; Katherine Duncan-Jones; Melvyn Bragg

Additional Details

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

Notes

Notes
Episodes archived and available for listening at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qykl/episodes/player (accessed 11/2013).

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service

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