King Lear

Synopsis

Television production for schools.

Series

For Schools

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Notes

TV Times notes ‘These four programmes will follow the transmission of KING LEAR. Two plays, each in 2 parts, will pick up themes from Lear to show their contemporary relevance. These plays were The Mistake by Ray Jenkins based on the relationship between Lear and his daughters and Incident, also by Jenkins, about Gloucester and his sons. These plays, shown in the KING LEAR/REFLECTIONS slot were tx Tuesday 24 September 1974 11.40-12.00 and Wednesday 10.10-10.30.

The Birmingham Shakespeare Library holds a camera and rehearsal typescript.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

Tony Davenall

Production Design

Robin Parker

Costume

Jan Rowell

Cast

Ann Lynn
Beth Harris
Patrick Magee
Patrick Mower
Ray Smith
Robert Coleby
Ronald Radd
Wendy Allnut

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

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Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
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