16 DECEMBER 1978, page 26

Theatre

Realities Peter Jenkins Richard ii (BBC-2) Richard II is such a good play that I soon became used to the shortcomings of the production, some of which, I fear, may be inherent......

Television

No more ado Richard Ingrams The BBC has had stick from some quarters for 'playing/ safe' with its Shakespeare series. One or two critics are dissatisfied with the way in which......

Art

Portraitist John McEwen Can you recommend a good portr a v i e t painter?' Many distinguished people ha. b . come to the same conclusion on this su , iect: Derek Hill. A......