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Radio adaptation of Shakespeare’s play produced by Arthur Blanch. With Douglas Burbidge as Orlando, Donald Davies as Touchstone, and Margaret Stuart as Rosalind. Arne’s incidental music is played by the...
Radio version of Shakespeare’s comedy arranged and directed by Barbara Burnham. With Gladys Young as Countess Roussillon and Barbara Jefford as Helena. Music selected by Cynthia Pughe.
Sonnet 91 read in costume by Michael Bryant, followed by a discussion of the sonnet by Sir Roy Strong. The sonnet is then performed again in light of the commentary.
Sonnet 65 read in costume by Jane Lapotaire, followed by a discussion of the sonnet by Stephen Spender. The sonnet is then performed again in light of the commentary.
Sonnet 144 read in costume by John Hurt, followed by a discussion of the sonnet by Professor Leslie Fiedler who sees the poem as the key to understanding the whole cycle. The sonnet is then performed again...
Contains the complete Alexander text of the play, an audio version, photographs from performances, and extracts from the BBC Shakespeare production directed by Jonathan Miller. Coverage includes characters,...
A televised adaptation of the play with some technical flaws. Presented with music by Sibelius and dancing support from the London Ballet.
Radio programme featuring excerpts from Shakespeare’s plays. Actors include John Gielgud as Romeo and Raymond Tafford as Shylock, it offers listeners "an opportunity of hearing some really first-class...
Sonnet 127 read in costume by Ben Kingsley, followed by a discussion of the sonnet by Dr A L Rowse who expounds his theory about the identity of the Dark Lady. The sonnet is then performed again in light of...
Melodrama. Alexandra Tranda awaits her father’s return. When the carriage comes up the drive she discovers his dead body hanging over the splashboard: he has been shot. Later her mother marries John...
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