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Pillars of Society

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

How much power and influence is vested in Britain's leading institutions? Are they changing to meet the challenge of the late 80s? This second series takes a critical look at six more pillars of society.
1: The Royal Shakespeare Company
The RSC claims to be the largest theatre company in history. But can it continue to expand in spite of its financial problems? How far does it owe its reputation to Shakespeare?
Robert Cushman goes behind the scenes to find out how the company sees itself, and to gauge its influences in Britain and abroad.
Producer EMILY BUCHANAN
(Re-broadcast next Wednesday)

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Cushman
Producer:
Emily Buchanan
Source: Radio Times

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