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Ian McKellen on Richard III, Macbeth, And Gandalf

Alternative title
Episode 195
Synopsis
Podcast. Second part of an episode in which Sir Ian McKellen talks to Barbara Bogaev about Shakespeare. Here he discusses playing Macbeth opposite Dame Judi Dench in 1979 (qv) and his 1995 film version of King Richard III (qv).
Series
Shakespeare Unlimited
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Transmission details
25 Oct 2022
Duration
32 mins

Credits

Producer
Garland Scott; Matt Frassica
Editor
Gail Kern Paster
Contributor
Ian McKellen
Cast
Barbara BogaevHost

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Macbeth; Richard III
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
Richard III; Literary adaptation; Macbeth, King of Scots (b? -1057)
Related items
Macbeth
Richard III

Notes

Notes
Episode 195 of Shakespeare Unlimited. The website also offers a transcript of the podcast.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited/ian-mckellen-richard-iii-gandalf
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Folger Shakespeare Library

Email
reference@folger.edu
Web
http://www.folger.edu External site opens in new window
Phone
(202) 544 4600
Fax
(202) 544 4623
Address
201 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington
DC 20003
USA

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