Historical influence to ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ | The Mysterious Mr Webster: BBC Arts at the Globe

An exploration of the real Italian Duchess that became the influence for John Webster's play and how he exaggerated and adapted this story.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 3'58''
  • Broadcast year: 2014
Curriculum Connection
  • English Literature | Pre 19th-century texts | The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster | Themes
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: The Mysterious Mr Webster: BBC Arts at the Globe
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