Shakespeare and Mr Wilson Knight

Synopsis

Radio programme. John Jones gives an appreciation of G. Wiison Knight as a critic of Shakespeare. He argues that Mr. Knight’s ‘The Wheel of Fire’ marks the greatest advance in the understanding of Shakespeare since Coleridge.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

4 Dec 1954 at 21:20 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor

John Jones

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Knight, G. Wilson (1897-1985)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)