Ill send him packing Shakespeare Speaks
William Shakespeare isn t getting on very well with his actors is that why people are throwing rotten fruit For activities and extra materials connected to this episode: Shakespeare Speaks is a coproduction between BBC Learning English and The Open University. TRANSCRIPT Narrator It s early morning at the Globe Theatre. William Shakespeare and his actors are rehearsing Henry IV Part 1. In this scene, it s late at night, and young Prince Hal, played by Robert Harley, and his friend Falstaff that s Thomas Swann are in the pub. But the King s messenger has just arrived. Thomas Swann as Falstaff Shall I give him his answer Robert Harley as Prince Hal Prithee do, Jack. Thomas Swann as Falstaff Faith and I ll send him packaged Will Stoooppppp Thomas, Thomas, it s packing I ll send him packing Not packaged. You re not putting him in a box or a parcel. Remember: you want the King s messenger to go away Thomas Swann Sorry, Will I m not my best today
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