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  1. Henry V- England’s Captain (2001 Television, Video)

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    Middle English

    A two-part video, in 4 Learning’s Middle English slot, aiming to make literacy more attractive to reluctant readers by locating a Shakespeare play in the recognisable world of football. Henry V - a set...

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  2. Shakespeare: His Life, Times and Works (1995 Multimedia)

    Images of manuscripts and printed documents from the 16th and early 17th centuries among which are books and plays used as background material by Shakespeare. Includes sources of Shakespeare’s plays,...

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  3. Shakespeare Study Guide (1995 Multimedia)

    A CD-ROM-based resource that includes the complete unabridged works of Shakespeare, with all 37 plays, five poems, and 154 sonnets. Barron’s Booknotes are available for a selection of the plays. Intended...

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  4. Hamlet: A Stripping Away of Untruths (1984 Audio, Multimedia)

    Series
    Shakespeare

    Considers the place of the supernatural in a revenge drama; the strained atmosphere in the Danish court; Hamlet’s sense of a polluted and restricted environment; Polonius’ behaviour as father and...

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  5. Henry IV. Part 1: A Season for Misrule (1984 Audio, Multimedia)

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    Shakespeare

    Illustrates the twin themes of order and chaos. Compares the self-confessed orderly intentions of the Prince to his chaotic behaviour. Explores the relationship between the political and the low-life scenes....

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  6. Henry IV. Part 2: The Rejection of Carnival (1984 Audio, Multimedia)

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    Shakespeare

    Illuminates the play’s central themes and characters. Examines the further establishment of Falstaff as, amongst other things, an emblem of disorder. Poses the question as to whether permanent political...

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  7. Macbeth: Murder and the March of Destiny (1984 Audio, Multimedia)

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    Shakespeare

    Explores the question of dramatic irony in relation to the scene in which Duncan enters Macbeth’s castle. Analyses specific episodes including the argument between Macbeth and his wife concerning the...

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  8. Merchant of Venice, The: Law and Life (1984 Audio, Multimedia)

    Series
    Shakespeare

    Cassette with script by Richard Selerie and a 33-frame black and white filmstrip on The Merchant of Venice. The themes considered include the matter of rules and law, a theme which evidently united the...

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  9. Midsummer Night’s Dream, A: World of Changing Form (1984 Audio, Multimedia)

    Series
    Shakespeare

    Discusses the significance of the fairy quarrel, the lovers’ wrangling, and Bottom’s enchantment. Among the scenes receiving detailed comment are the dispute between Oberon and Titania concerning the...

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  10. Richard II: Vanity, Extravagance, Responsibility (1984 Audio, Multimedia)

    Series
    Shakespeare

    Deals with the literary and political context of the play. Focuses on key scenes which develop the ideas of kingship and honour. Considers the quarrel between Mowbray and Bolingbroke, Gaunt’s dying speech,...

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