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Jeremy Irons and David Giles discuss the theme of patriotism in Richard II. Featuring John of Gaunt's "sceptred isle'' speech performed by Sir John Guilgud.
Jeremy Irons and David Giles discuss the theme of patriotism in Richard II. Featuring John of Gaunt's "sceptred isle'' speech performed by Sir John Guilgud.
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
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| Restrictions on use: | Permission to use the excerpt from Richard II in this clip has been granted for OUDA by BBC Worldwide Ltd |
| Duration: | 00:05:14 |
| Keyword(s): | patriotism, Shakespeare, theatre, |
| Contributor(s): | David Giles; Jeremy Irons; Andrew Sachs; Derek Jacobi; John Gielgud |
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| Footage description: | Narrator speaking over two black and white stills from stage productions of Richard II. Jeremy Irons speaking about patriotism in Richard II. Black and white still from Richard II (BBC 1978). David Giles speaking about patriotism. Clip from Richard II (BBC 1978): Richard returning to England. David Giles speaking about patriotism and John of Gaunt. Clip from Richard II (BBC 1978): John of Gaunt's dying speech about England. |
| Master programe code and title: | A205/21 Richard II : politics, patriotism and authority |
| Master programme production number: | FOUA313K |
| Available to public: | yes |
