B.B.C. The Voice of Britain

Synopsis

Documentary. Celebrated impressionist study of the work of the BBC. Includes scenes of a rehearsal for a radio broadcast of Macbeth, featuring the three witches, one of whom is played by documentary film maker Humphrey Jennings.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of release

1935

Keywords

BBC; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Credits

Director

Stuart Legg

Producer

John Grierson; Stuart Legg

Cinematographer

George Noble; J.D. Davidson

Cast

Humphrey Jennings

Production Company

Name

GPO Film Unit

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN