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Hamlet (Audio-Random)

Synopsis
A full-text radio production of the play, co-produced by the BBC and the Renaissance Theatre Company. Features Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet, Derek Jacobi and Claudius, Judi Dench as Gertrude, and John Gielgud as the Ghost.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio; Radio; 3 compact discs. 210 min. 4 audiocassettes. 210 min.
Year of release
1992
Year of production
1992
Availability
Sale; 1992 salee: £13.65
Notes
The audio cassette was released by Random House in April 1992, a CD followed on 1 November 1993.
Documentation
Accompanying booklet.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama in English; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Radio Hamlet, A

Credits

Director
Glyn Dearman; Kenneth Branagh
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Patrick Doyle
Cast
Abigail Reynolds 
Christopher Ravenscroft 
Derek Jacobi 
Emma Thompson 
Gerard Horan 
James Simmons 
James Wilby 
John Gielgud 
Judi Dench 
Kenneth Branagh 
Mark Hadfield 
Michael Elphick 
Michael Hordern 
Michael Williams 
Paul Gregory 
Richard Briers 
Richard Clifford 
Shaun Prendergast 
Sophie Thompson 

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Name

Renaissance Theatre Company

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Random House Audio Publishing

Web
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