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Twelfth in a series of ‘literary nights’ showcasing Shakespeare’s plays on radio. The programme is produced and directed by A. Corbett-Smith with Cyril Estcourt in the title role supported by members...
Uses an excerpt from Olivier’s 1944 production of HENRY V to demonstrate the Globe theatre. Opens with a shot of an elaborate model of London in 1600 and shows London bridge, a general impression of the...
Feature film. Set in London in 2020 when Britain has become a Fascist state, a freedom fighter known as V (Weaving) uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressive society. He rescues a young woman (Portman)...
A personal view of the play presented by Lord Chalfont. The series aims to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the plays by placing them in their social and historical context and by...
Topical. Scenes from Henry V performed by the boys of King Edward VI Grammar School, Stratford-upon-Avon. Ball (op cit) believes this production to be the first amateur Shakespeare film. Screened at The...
Explores the authenticity of Henry V and considers the methods of its enactment and emphasis in the first performance in 1599 to the 1944 Olivier film version. There are contributions from a film historian,...
Radio broadcast. Chris de Souza takes a look at one of Shakespeare’s plays, and plays some of the music it’s inspired over the centuries.
First episode of a radio podcast serialisation of Shakespeare’s Henry V. Adapted by Catherine Eaton and rendered into modern English verse by Lloyd Suh. Part of the ‘Play On Shakespeare’ project to...
Radio programme for children broadcast as part of the BBC ‘For the Schools’ slot. The ten-minute programme focuses on two speeches from Shakespeare’s Henry V.
Radio version of Shakespeare’s play produced by R. D. Smith, starring John Neville in the lead.
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