Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro | 3 of 5
The Tempest
Continuing James Shapiro's examination of Shakespeare's relevance in a socially polarised United States, he looks at The Tempest against America's current attitude to immigration.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
- Type: Factual, Plays
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Duration: 17'00''
- Broadcast date: 2020
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
Prefaces to Shakespeare | The Tempest
A personal introduction to The Tempest by actor Michael Hordern, who played Prospero in the BBC TV Shakespeare production. "I would wish an audience watching The Tempest just to let the delight, the language, the music and the magic of it wash over them - to feel the play. Thinking about it is best left till afterwards."
Drama on 3 | The Tempest
Shakespeare's play explores the relationship between humanity and the environment. A Scottish cast, led by Ian McDiarmid as Prospero, in this play of magic, romance and revenge.