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King Lear

Alternative title
BBC Radio Collection: William Shakespeare’s King Lear
Synopsis
Radio production of King Lear with Corin Redgrave as Lear. Introduced by Richard Eyre.
Series
Sunday Play
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio; Radio; 2 audiocassettes. 120 min. 2 compact discs. 120 min.
Year of production
2001
Notes
Commercially released as part of the BBC Radio collection series in 2001, cassettes and CDs of the production that include an introduction by Richard Eyre and an essay by director Cherry Cookson are available for sale from the BBC Shop (www.bbcshop.com) or through retail outlets.
Documentation
Accompanying booklet includes scene-by scene synopsis, character analysis,brief biogrpahies of the leading actors and Shakespeare, and an essay from the producer on the interpretation of the play.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
King Lear

Credits

Director
Cherry Cookson
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Elizabeth Parker
Contributor
Richard Eyre
Cast
Clive Francis 
Corin Redgrave 
David Troughton 
Gavin Muir 
Geraldine James 
John Carlisle 
John Rowe 
Justine Waddell 
Kika Markham 
Paul Copley 
Robert Glenister 
Sean Baker 
Struan Rodger 
William Houston 

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Distributor

Name

BBC Radio Collection, c/o Choices UK, 19-24 Manasty Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6UP, tel 01733 236800, fax 01733 230618, www.choicesdirect.co.uk

Email
enquiries@choicesuk.com
Web
http://www.choicesuk.com External site opens in new window
Phone
01733 236800
Fax
01733 230618
Address
c/o Choices UK
19-24 Manasty Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6UP

Distributor (Sale)

 

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