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In this second programme dealing with Richard II, Jeremy Irons, Michael Cronin and director David Giles discuss some of the central themes of the play; politics, patriotism and authority.
In this second programme dealing with Richard II, Jeremy Irons, Michael Cronin and director David Giles discuss some of the central themes of the play; politics, patriotism and authority.
| Item code: | A205; 21 |
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| Recording date: | 1990-09-01 |
| Published: | 1990 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:25:00 |
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| Producer: | Amanda Willett |
| Narrator: | Andrew Sachs |
| Contributors: | Jeremy Irons; David Giles; Michael Cronin |
| Publisher: | Open University |
| Subject terms: | Political plays, English -- History and criticism; Politics and literature -- Great Britain -- History -- 17th century; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Richard II |
| Footage description: | CHECK P as C BEFORE RE-USE |
| Production number: | FOUA313K |
| Videofinder number: | 3682 |
| Available to public: | no |
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