King Lear

Alternative title

Tragedy of King Lear, The

Synopsis

Radio version of the play, co-produced by the Renaissance Theatre Company and BBC Radio 3. With John Gielgud in the title role. Incidental music by Patrick Doyle. Produced in celebration of John Gielgud’s the 90th birthday.

Series

Sunday Play

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Radio; 3 compact discs. 195 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale; 1994 sale: £16.99 (cassette) 1994 sale: £24.99 (CD)

Notes

The CD is currently unavailable commercially in Great Britain (6/2009).

Documentation

Accompanying booklet.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

Glyn Dearman

Producer

Glyn Dearman; Kenneth Branagh

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Patrick Doyle

Cast

Bernard Cribbins
Bob Hoskins
Denis Quilley
Derek Jacobi
Eileen Atkins
Emma Thompson
Harry Towb
Iain Glen
John Gielgud
John Shrapnel
Judi Dench
Kenneth Branagh
Matthew Morgan
Maurice Denham
Michael Williams
Nicholas Boulton
Nickolas Grace
Peter Hall
Richard Briers
Robert Stephens
Sam Dastor
Simon Russell Beale

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Name

Renaissance Theatre Company

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

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.ca